E S L   C O R N E R To feel

There are several common idioms that are formed from the verb "to feel." Their meanings relate to emotion also.

To feel for to have sympathy or compassion for another. You are showing that you understand the difficulty hat someone else is going through. When you hear that a friend is having difficulty finding a job, you might say, "I feel for him."

Another similar way to express sympathy or pity is to "feel sorry for" someone. You are showing grief or regret for their loss or misfortune. An example would be:

Example: I feel sorry for the people whose homes were destroyed in the earthquake.

To feel like to want or be in the mood for something. You will hear people using this expression when discussing what food they want to eat, where they want to go or what they'd like to do. This is an informal expression and is used in casual conversational situations. Here are some examples:

Example: I feel like having pizza tonight. Should we try that new restaurant downtown?

Example: I'm really tired. I don't feel like studying anymore tonight.

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