Feel up to

phrasal verb

To have the strength, energy or interest to do or deal with something.

Even though he was tired, he felt up to a walk after dinner.
Visual representation of "feel up to" - To have the strength, energy or interest to do or deal with something

Often appears as...

  • feel up to doing something
  • feel up to it
phrasal verb

To have the strength, energy or interest to do or deal with something.

Even though he was tired, he felt up to a walk after dinner.
Visual representation of "feel up to" - To have the strength, energy or interest to do or deal with something

Often appears as...

  • feel up to doing something
  • feel up to it
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Visual representation of "feel up to"
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Subjectivity

The phrase often reflects a personal feeling or opinion, so it may vary from person to person.

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I don't feel up to going out tonight, but you might have enough energy.
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Not Obligatory

'Feel up to' implies a choice based on one's condition, rather than a requirement.

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Let me know if you feel up to trying that new dance class, but no pressure.
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Emotional State

Can also refer to an emotional readiness, not just physical or mental ability.

Illustration for Emotional State
After the breakup, she didn't feel up to attending the party.
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Subjectivity

The phrase often reflects a personal feeling or opinion, so it may vary from person to person.

Illustration for Subjectivity
I don't feel up to going out tonight, but you might have enough energy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Obligatory

'Feel up to' implies a choice based on one's condition, rather than a requirement.

Illustration for Not Obligatory
Let me know if you feel up to trying that new dance class, but no pressure.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional State

Can also refer to an emotional readiness, not just physical or mental ability.

Illustration for Emotional State
After the breakup, she didn't feel up to attending the party.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subjectivity

The phrase often reflects a personal feeling or opinion, so it may vary from person to person.

Illustration for Subjectivity
I don't feel up to going out tonight, but you might have enough energy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Obligatory

'Feel up to' implies a choice based on one's condition, rather than a requirement.

Illustration for Not Obligatory
Let me know if you feel up to trying that new dance class, but no pressure.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional State

Can also refer to an emotional readiness, not just physical or mental ability.

Illustration for Emotional State
After the breakup, she didn't feel up to attending the party.
Visual representation of the word "Feel up to"

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