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

Knowing when to push a button and developing a good feel for the boat are equally important to the more physical functions, said Grael. —Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025

Be transparent about the work environment and provide opportunities for candidates to speak with potential colleagues, ask questions and get a feel for the team dynamics. —Rebecca Skilbeck, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Last season, Hernandez used her technical ability and superb feel for the game to become an instant hit at South Elgin. —Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025

The town itself is just small enough to get a true feel for on a weekend. —Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for feel for

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