for
/foɹ/ preposition A1- Towards; in the direction of. · The astronauts headed for the moon.· Run for the hills!
- Leading towards in time or circumstance. · We're heading for bankruptcy.· He's set for graduating this year.
- Directed at; intended to belong to. · I have something for you.
- In order to help, benefit, gratify, honor etc. (someone or something). · Everything I do, I do for you.· We're having a birthday party for Janet.
- Befitting of someone's beliefs, needs, wants, skills, or tastes; best suited to. · I’ll strike a blow for you.· If having to bag the groceries correctly is more than you can handle, then this isn't the job for you.
- To be used or treated in a stated way, or with a stated purpose or meaning. · This is a new bell for my bicycle.· The cake is for Tom and Helen's anniversary.
- Supporting, in favour of. · All those for the motion, raise your hands.· Who's for ice-cream?
- Because of. · He wouldn't apologize; and just for that, she refused to help him.· He looks better for having lost weight.
From the library
Morrel, I shall always have the greatest respect for those who possess the owners’ confidence.”
Go, for I see how impatient you are.”
“Then, for the present, M.
“Without her captain!” cried Dantès, his eyes sparkling with animation; “pray mind what you say, for you are touching on the most secret wishes of my heart.
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