go for
verb
went for; gone for; going for; goes for
1
: to pass for or serve as
Silvered glass once went for mirrors.
2
: to try to secure or attain (something, such as a goal)
go for the prize
Stop hesitating and just go for it.
3
a
: to accept or agree to
I asked for a loan, but they wouldn't go for it.
b
: to have an interest in or liking for
doesn't go for modern art
She went for him in a big way.—
Chandler Brossard
Chandler BrossardI could go for [=would like] a cup of coffee.
5
: to hold true : be valid
The rules go for you, too.
Examples of go for in a Sentence
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Across from shops fixing cars and selling coffee, a black-and-white brick building is where locals go for a place that’s classic and classy, though scrumptious bar bites and a half-price wine night are everyday draws.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Additionally, Dawson’s white jumper costume went for $2,663, while a flannel shirt that the character wore throughout the series sold for $2,396.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Considering his importance to a bullpen that is almost inarguably the strength of the team and with the reality Robert Suarez departed in free agency, Adam being full-go for a full season is potentially monumental.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Same goes for the advent of the transfer portal and the growth of Name, Image and Likeness payments to college athletes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
At the 80% level, one-bedroom units would be priced at $180,000 and two-bedroom models would go for $250,000.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Today’s medal events include the three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates going for gold in figure skating free dance.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
What’s unclear is where Roan, Weyes Blood, Peck, Cosentino, and the other ex-Wasserman artists will now go for representation.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
But as Hamlin readies to race his 21st Daytona 500 on Sunday — and go for his fourth Daytona 500 victory — there are two men in particular he was asked about.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Additionally, Dawson’s white jumper costume went for $2,663, while a flannel shirt that the character wore throughout the series sold for $2,396.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Considering his importance to a bullpen that is almost inarguably the strength of the team and with the reality Robert Suarez departed in free agency, Adam being full-go for a full season is potentially monumental.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Same goes for the advent of the transfer portal and the growth of Name, Image and Likeness payments to college athletes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
At the 80% level, one-bedroom units would be priced at $180,000 and two-bedroom models would go for $250,000.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Today’s medal events include the three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates going for gold in figure skating free dance.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
What’s unclear is where Roan, Weyes Blood, Peck, Cosentino, and the other ex-Wasserman artists will now go for representation.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
But as Hamlin readies to race his 21st Daytona 500 on Sunday — and go for his fourth Daytona 500 victory — there are two men in particular he was asked about.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Go for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20for. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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