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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

Example Sentences

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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

To this day, my wife and I still laugh about it when we go out for a walk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I may even do my term thing on her if I decide to go out for honors and if I can get the moron they assigned me as an advisor to let me.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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