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

To experience the best of what Mallorca has to offer and get a feel for what city life on an island can be like, this is the place to go. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

The movie exudes a startling confidence, at once buoyant and grounded—the kind of assurance that can emerge when a young director’s grasp of the medium, however nascent, is in synch with his feel for his characters and their world. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

White Nile and North Kordofan states have been cut off from the grid, and the damage will be felt for months, the regional network director said. — Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Helenius seems to have a better feel for the game from the middle of the ice. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for feel for

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