feel for

phrasal verb

felt for; feeling for; feels for

: 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.

: to have sympathy or pity for (someone)

I feel (deeply) for you, but there's nothing I can do to help.

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This gives the track a fresh feel for viewers who are into both motorsports, breaking from the traditional layout. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025 But experts said, in the meantime, harm will be immediate and possibly felt for years to come. —

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025 Like current Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce, who Sunday will play in his fifth Super Bowl, Gates had a feel for how to recognize and defeat man or zone defenses. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 Honestly, this was a much better segment than the trauma ones, since I was endeared to Lexi and felt for her, but still was able to laugh and have a good time. —

Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for feel for