feel for

verb

felt for; feeling for; feels for

1

: to search for (something) by reaching or touching usually with the fingers

The doctor felt for any possible fractures in the patient's bruised ribs.

He felt for the light switch.

2

: to have sympathy or pity for (someone)

I feel (deeply) for you, but there's nothing I can do to help.

Examples of feel for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ask questions To get a feel for a new dentist, the experts recommended asking about their philosophy or approach before starting treatment. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026

The home jersey featured dark red and blue stripes paired with a solid blue collar, while subtle Meyba detailing ran down the shoulders for a sleeker, more contemporary feel for its time. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Many experts say the full impact of these changes won’t be felt for at least another decade. —Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 22 May 2026

Boren’s new landlord, Bahman Shafa, visited that spot to get a feel for the business before leasing the RiNo space. —Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 19 May 2026

Rhymes for feel for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore