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

Glad Luka is the next great Laker legend, but still feel for Mavs fans. —Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

Her legacy of mentorship, service, and dedication will be felt for years to come. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025

Once a group of people becomes the subject of moral panics and targeted for government surveillance, our research shows, the effects are felt for generations. —Brittany Friedman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2025

Larry Shapiro, Calgary, Alberta Hamas has no conscience Seeing the sickly, gaunt faces of the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza on Feb. 8 presented a clear picture of the loathing and deep hostility their abductors felt for them. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for feel for

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