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fell for

VERB

become infatuated with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

succumb

WEAK

desire fall in love with flip over go head over heels lose one's head over

Antonyms

WEAK

repulse

Example Sentences

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The digital token fell for a fourth straight day after a sale by one of bitcoin’s biggest cheerleaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency fell for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, trading at around $65,380 as of 4 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Official data showed that the number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, with a total of 705,809 babies born.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Heather Knight fell for 18 - caught at backward point reverse sweeping Melie Kerr - but Maia Bouchier's unbeaten 19 put them within striking distance.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“In the middle of an RV test, fresh off the plane with absolutely no training, she set out a nugget, and you fell for it. Go ahead, Sara, tell them.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti