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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Although Saleh and Baalke did not overlap in San Francisco, where Baalke was an executive from 2005 to 2016 and Saleh was the defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020, Saleh already has a feel for the Jaguars’ ownership and organization. —

Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 She was elected to Plant City’s Youth Council, a program that gave students a feel for local government leadership. —

Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025 Hunter is an excellent athlete and has a rare feel for the cornerback position. —

Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025 So hats off to Scott Cohen for making literal the sense of ownership fans often feel for their favorites. —

Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for feel for