feel for

verb

felt for; feeling for; feels for
Synonyms of feel fornext
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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The winner of two national championships and four SEC titles having a better feel for his coaching staff than dissatisfied fans? — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 No, any empathy felt for Pam Voorhees (Linda Cardellini) and her son, Jason (Callum Vinson), stems from natural human compassion. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 Strolling, moon-watching, reading, writing, burning incense, listening to the guqin and sharing a simple banquet were then reconstructed as experiences that visitors could enter and feel for themselves. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Jewelry retailer Brilliant Earth now lets customers upload or snap a photo of their hand and overlay different engagement rings on their finger, giving a feel for various diamond shapes and carat weights. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feel for

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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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