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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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Although England started their chase positively, Sophia Dunkley was the first to throw away her start and fell for 26 from 18 balls.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Your correspondent very nearly fell for a bank scam over the phone several years ago.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Age-specific rates fell for those aged between 25 and 79 compared to 2023, the ONS said, while rates for those 80 and over increased.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

U.S. crude-oil inventories fell for a second consecutive week while product stocks extended their decline, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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