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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The two teams are in discussions on how to modify the stadium to give it a more homey feel for the Rays, but no final decisions have been made. —

Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 As the league’s most efficient offense, the team relies on his ability to stretch the floor, his physicality on the boards, and his innate feel for the game. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024 The dog feels for the door opening, jumps up inside the vehicle, sniffs for her crate and goes inside for a nap. —

Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024 There are plenty of options that still suggest a wealthy feel for an affordable price. —

Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feel for