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

King, a former NFL tight end himself, has a pretty good feel for the position, and for what Colston Loveland could mean to the Bears — on and off the field. —Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

The cascading effects were felt for years — and are still with us today. —Daniel Moss, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025

The two-time All-America defensive tackle from Michigan has a high-level feel for the game and football character that’s off the charts. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025

There’s no set number for him — just feel for one of the league’s premier rhythm players. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for feel for

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