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

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

Darnold knows where Shaheed will be on certain routes, and Shaheed has a better feel for what his quarterback is expecting. —Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025

Give buyers and their Realtor space to talk freely and get a feel for the home. —Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for feel for

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