go for


Definition: Meaning of, go for in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡəʊ fɔː;fə /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
go for went for gone for
Present Participle Third Person Singular
going for goes for
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  1. go for something informal to try to get something that you have to compete for
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  2. go for it spoken used for encouraging someone to do something or to try very hard
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  3. go for someone / something informal to like a particular type of person or thing
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  4. go for something informal to choose a particular thing
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  5. go for someone informal to attack someone physically
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  6. to criticize someone strongly
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  7. go for something to be sold for a particular amount of money
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  8. go for someone/something to go somewhere in order to get someone or something
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  9. go for someone / something to be true or relevant for someone or something
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  10. if a person or thing has something going for them, they have an advantage, skill, or other positive quality
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  11. go for nothing to achieve nothing, or to be completely wasted
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go for used in phrases

  • go for broke (verb)
    1. risk everything in one big effort
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