1
[ verb ] be pertinent or relevant or applicable

Synonyms

apply hold

Examples

"The same laws apply to you!" "This theory holds for all irrational numbers" "The same rules go for everyone"

Used in print

(Ann Carnahan, Nick Manero's Cook-out Barbeque...)

( This goes_for getting a drink tray ready , and for having a big cooler full_of ice on_hand long before the party begins . )

Related terms

refer lend_oneself

2
[ verb ] intend with some possibility of fulfilment

Synonyms

hope

Examples

"I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"

Used in print

(David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)

He went_for the bed , jumped_on it , and struck where he could , repeatedly .

Related terms

plan hoper

3
[ verb ] give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

Synonyms

accept consent

Examples

: "I cannot accept your invitation" "I go for this resolution"

Used in print

(Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)

I practically had to sign your life away , you 'll probably fire me for some of the deals I had to go_for , but '' -

4
[ verb ] have a fancy or particular liking or desire for

Synonyms

take_to fancy

Examples

"She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window"

Related terms

desire like

5
[ verb ] make an attempt at achieving something

Synonyms

try_for

Examples

"She tried for the Olympics"

Related terms

compete

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