Definitions

go for

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fetch seek

WEAK

clutch at obtain outreach stretch for

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

VERB

like, choose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept favor prefer

WEAK

admire approbate approve be attracted to be fond of care for countenance fancy hold with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike reject

WEAK

hate surrender yield

VERB

attack

Synonyms

WEAK

assail assault launch at run at rush rush upon set upon spring at

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Olsen: Do you feel like there was just something about this role that made you really kind of go for it?

From Los Angeles Times

“We as an industry tend to go for the surest bets,” Harvey said.

From Los Angeles Times

Ruud, next to go, knew he had to go for broke but fell and Forehand climbed into second place ahead of the final round.

From Barron's

He wrapped the towel around his waist and went for the phone in his parents’ bedroom.

From Literature

Alex and Jack went for a walk in the other direction, around the point to Turtle Beach.

From Literature