Definitions

go out for

VERB

commit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act carry out do execute perpetrate violate

STRONG

accomplish achieve complete contravene effectuate enact offend pull scandalize sin transgress trespass wreak

WEAK

go for broke go in for pull off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain fail idle leave miss neglect stop

STRONG

behave compliment give up obey

WEAK

cease desist end keep keep from loaf rest wait

VERB

engage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrest catch employ fascinate immerse interest involve join participate preoccupy undertake

STRONG

absorb allure bewitch busy captivate charm draw enamor enchant enthrall grip imbue monopolize partake practice soak tackle

WEAK

embark on enter into give a try give a whirl go for broke go in for have a fling at have a go at have a shot at keep busy pitch in preengage set about take part tie up try on for size

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore disenchant disinterest free ignore let go release

STRONG

disgust forget neglect offend repel repulse turn off

WEAK

discharge disconnect

VERB

pursue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attempt seek

STRONG

desire purpose

WEAK

aim for aspire to go in for have a go at strive for try for work for work toward

Antonyms

WEAK

discontinue eschew give up ignore retreat run away shun stop

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go out for

He said he was too busy with football this year to go out for Westlake’s baseball team, but in the spring of 2027, prepare for his high school pitching debut.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

Certain offenses are so egregious that they can result in immediate dismissal proceedings — without paychecks continuing to go out for prolonged periods.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026

They can go out for dinner and entertainment regularly without worrying about their household budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

Roo has her harness on and her owner Alana Kestle has her lead in hand - the pair are ready to go out for a walk.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026

“Didn’t guess we played cricket, did you? Then there’s swimming, and volleyball. Some fellows go out for everything, though,” he told her anxiously.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

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