felt (out) (Meaning)
felt (out)
to talk to or question (someone) in an indirect way in order to find out if something one wants to do or get will be possible
Synonyms & Antonyms of felt (out)
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felt (out) Sentence Examples
- She carefully felt out the situation before taking any action.
- The detective felt out the suspects, trying to gauge their reactions.
- The patient felt out the lump on his arm, worried about its cause.
- The child felt out the darkness, reaching for his parents.
- The hiker felt out the ground ahead, wary of potential hazards.
- The artist gently felt out the contours of the clay, shaping it with his hands.
- The veterinarian felt out the dog's abdomen, searching for any signs of pain.
- The mechanic felt out the engine, diagnosing the source of the noise.
- The therapist felt out her client's emotions, providing support and understanding.
- The negotiator felt out the other party's demands, seeking common ground for a settlement.
FAQs About the word felt (out)
to talk to or question (someone) in an indirect way in order to find out if something one wants to do or get will be possible
tried (out),checked (out),investigated, sampled, explored, studied, experimented (with), examined, researched,tested
reported,,
She carefully felt out the situation before taking any action.
The detective felt out the suspects, trying to gauge their reactions.
The patient felt out the lump on his arm, worried about its cause.
The child felt out the darkness, reaching for his parents.
