feel for

phrasal 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

The profound consequences of this year’s retrenchments will be felt for years to come. —Alice Park, Time, 15 Dec. 2025

The reeded glass gives the silhouette a mid-century feel for those looking to add a Mad Men flair to their next soirée. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2025

While this cut will impact different products in different ways, it may be more powerfully felt for home equity borrowers. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025

Mirrors and champagne gold details finish off an apartment-like feel for the space, which will offer a full cross section of the French brand, spanning menswear, womenswear and accessories, starting with the fall 2025 and holiday collections. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for feel for

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