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
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To give us a feel for what the punishment was like, Quinn turned off all the lights and played the song on repeat until the crowd sang along.
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David Wysong, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024
What unites these two specimens, for all their differences, is a feel for domestic confinement, a poignant understanding of home as a place both fragile and stifling.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
For four years, its array of three satellites will tumble through space in an equilateral triangle some million miles across, bouncing lasers off the golden cubes kept in perfect free fall within each craft to feel for ripples in space-time.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
This is a perfect opportunity, especially for new players to get the feel for not just online poker but the cutthroat world of online tournament play — which is where the real action always has been.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
May their lights forever shine as their impact continues to be felt for generations.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
The loss of this bridge, beyond the tragic loss of life, is going to be felt for many months if not years.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
Dragon Racer’s Rally will give you a feel for the high-flying skills needed to be a Dragon Rider.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Once selected, the artists will get a tour of their particular park and have time to get a feel for its unique features.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
David Wysong, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024
What unites these two specimens, for all their differences, is a feel for domestic confinement, a poignant understanding of home as a place both fragile and stifling.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
For four years, its array of three satellites will tumble through space in an equilateral triangle some million miles across, bouncing lasers off the golden cubes kept in perfect free fall within each craft to feel for ripples in space-time.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
This is a perfect opportunity, especially for new players to get the feel for not just online poker but the cutthroat world of online tournament play — which is where the real action always has been.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
May their lights forever shine as their impact continues to be felt for generations.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
The loss of this bridge, beyond the tragic loss of life, is going to be felt for many months if not years.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
Dragon Racer’s Rally will give you a feel for the high-flying skills needed to be a Dragon Rider.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Once selected, the artists will get a tour of their particular park and have time to get a feel for its unique features.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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