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

Instead, a cotton-linen blend, like these Faleave wide-leg pants, is often easier to work with while still delivering a lightweight feel for hot summer days. — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Get a feel for the city's history first by touring one of its five Joseon Dynasty palaces. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026

Echoles has a natural feel for the game and uses his physical traits to put himself in position to make plays. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 July 2026

The effects of price increases are likely just beginning, and their full effects may not be felt for years. — Theodore J. Kury, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for feel for

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