going 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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Depending on what time our movie ends or if we just end up going for a walk instead, we might go over to the Getty Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Beneath the surface, Japan has much more going for it, and for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Cruises do have a lot going for them.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Amari also thought City would win 3-0 and collected 40 points while Genesis, the BBC readers and AI all picked up 10 points after going for the same outcome but a 3-1 scoreline.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“I’m going for a drive,” I told Mother.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover