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.
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Beginners can net a solid paddle for around $50 that will give them a feel for the game.
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
He’s got a great feel for coverage, has a great spatial awareness, good center of gravity.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
But director Chu and production designer Nathan Crowley wanted a realistic feel for the land of Oz.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
He’s spent that time getting a feel for his organization and others, which is understandable and prudent.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
He’s got a great feel for coverage, has a great spatial awareness, good center of gravity.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
But director Chu and production designer Nathan Crowley wanted a realistic feel for the land of Oz.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
He’s spent that time getting a feel for his organization and others, which is understandable and prudent.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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