Feel for

verb

To have empathy or sympathy for someone.

I really feel for the victims of the earthquake.
Visual representation of "feel for" - To have empathy or sympathy for someone

Often appears as...

  • feel for someone
  • feel for something
verb

To touch or handle something in order to become aware of its physical qualities.

She felt for the light switch in the dark.
Visual representation of "feel for" - To touch or handle something in order to become aware of its physical qualities

Often appears as...

  • feel for switch
  • feel for pulse
verb

To investigate or search for something by touch.

He felt for his keys in his pocket.
Visual representation of "feel for" - To investigate or search for something by touch

Often appears as...

  • feel for keys
  • feel for phone
verb

To have empathy or sympathy for someone.

I really feel for the victims of the earthquake.
Visual representation of "feel for" - To have empathy or sympathy for someone

Often appears as...

  • feel for someone
  • feel for something
verb

To touch or handle something in order to become aware of its physical qualities.

She felt for the light switch in the dark.
Visual representation of "feel for" - To touch or handle something in order to become aware of its physical qualities

Often appears as...

  • feel for switch
  • feel for pulse
verb

To investigate or search for something by touch.

He felt for his keys in his pocket.
Visual representation of "feel for" - To investigate or search for something by touch

Often appears as...

  • feel for keys
  • feel for phone
Definition 1 of 3
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Expressing Compassion

Use 'feel for' to show you understand someone's pain or hardship emotionally.

Illustration for Expressing Compassion
After hearing about her job loss, I really feel for her.
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Emotional Situations

'Feel for' is often used in response to negative situations affecting others.

Illustration for Emotional Situations
He's been through so much; I feel for him deeply.
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Personal Connection

'Feel for' suggests a personal sense of shared emotions or experiences.

Illustration for Personal Connection
When her cat went missing, I felt for her because I've been there.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Compassion

Use 'feel for' to show you understand someone's pain or hardship emotionally.

Illustration for Expressing Compassion
After hearing about her job loss, I really feel for her.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Situations

'Feel for' is often used in response to negative situations affecting others.

Illustration for Emotional Situations
He's been through so much; I feel for him deeply.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Connection

'Feel for' suggests a personal sense of shared emotions or experiences.

Illustration for Personal Connection
When her cat went missing, I felt for her because I've been there.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Compassion

Use 'feel for' to show you understand someone's pain or hardship emotionally.

Illustration for Expressing Compassion
After hearing about her job loss, I really feel for her.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Situations

'Feel for' is often used in response to negative situations affecting others.

Illustration for Emotional Situations
He's been through so much; I feel for him deeply.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Connection

'Feel for' suggests a personal sense of shared emotions or experiences.

Illustration for Personal Connection
When her cat went missing, I felt for her because I've been there.
Visual representation of the word "Feel for"

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