feel for
US /fiːl fɔːr/
UK /fiːl fɔːr/
1.
to have sympathy for someone; to understand and share their feelings or experiences, especially when they are suffering
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I really feel for her, going through such a tough time.
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You have to feel for people who lost everything in the fire.
2.
to search for something by touching, especially in the dark or without being able to see clearly
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He had to feel for the light switch in the dark room.
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She closed her eyes and began to feel for the hidden button.