Definition Synonyms
Definition of for - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
grammarintended to belong to or benefit someone
- This gift is for you.
2.
purposein order to achieve a purpose or goal
- He studied hard for the exam.
3.
reasonsbecause of a reason or cause
- She was praised for her bravery.
4.
timeindicating the duration of time
- We have been waiting for two hours.
5.
directiontowards a specific direction or destination
- She left for Paris this morning.
6.
substitutionRare indicating a substitution or exchangeRare
- You can exchange the shirt for a different size.
7.
rolesRare in the role or capacity ofRare
- He works for the government.
Conjunction
linguisticsindicating the reason or purpose of something
- She stayed home, for she was feeling ill.
Expressions with for
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request something verbally or in writing
She decided to ask for a raise at work..
submit an application for a job or position
He will apply for the manager position next week.
regarding a specific subject or topic
As for the weather, it's quite unpredictable.
look after and provide for the needs of
She cares for her elderly parents at home..
arrive to collect or retrieve someone or something
She will come for the package at noon.
continuously for a long time
The rain has been pouring for days.
without any payment or charge
He fixed my bike for nothing..
as an abbreviation or shortened form
Her name is Elizabeth, but we call her Liz for short.
move towards a specific direction or place
We will head for the mountains tomorrow.
try to find or discover something or someone
We will look for the missing keys.
be alert to potential danger or problems
Watch out for falling rocks on the trail.
talent for understanding and appreciating music
His good ear for music makes him a great composer.
be responsible for something
You must account for all the missing items.
to be present for a specific event
She will be here for the meeting tomorrow.
feel like doing or having something at that moment
I am in the mood for pizza tonight.
endure a short wait patiently
Please bear with me for a minute while I find the file.
request or demand something
The situation calls for immediate action.
shout loudly to get help or attention
She had to call out for help when she fell.
take over someone's duties temporarily
Can you cover for me while I'm on vacation?
study a lot in a short time before a test
I have to cram for my math test tonight.
learn fast for a test, usually at the last minute
I crammed for exams all night and still felt unready.
call out loudly for help or attention
She cried for help when she got lost.
plea or signal indicating need for assistance
His sudden silence was a cry for help that went unnoticed..
start enjoying a particular food or drink
He developed a taste for spicy food while living in Mexico.
Origin of for
Old English, for (before)
Terms with for included in their meaning
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planet science
mixture of gases surrounding Earth and needed for breathing
healthcare
emergency vehicle for transporting sick or injured people
living space
set of rooms for living, typically in a building
communication
request or petition for something
luggage
strong container with handles for carrying
hygiene
washing the body in water for cleaning or relaxing
washing tub
container for washing the body
toys
soft stuffed toy hugged by children for comfort
reason
for the reason that something happened
household furniture
furniture for sleeping or resting
sleeping area
room in a house for sleeping
furniture
long seat for multiple people
watercraft
small vessel for travel on water
kitchen
container for liquids with a narrow neck
kitchen
round container for serving or eating food
storage
container with a lid for storage
building block
rectangular block used for building
cleaning
tool with bristles for cleaning or painting
transportation
large vehicle for public transport
clothing
small disc for fastening clothes
clothing
small fasteners on clothing for securing two parts
acquire goods
obtain something in exchange for payment
photography
device for taking pictures or videos
metal container
container typically used for holding liquids or food
Examples of for in a sentence
He cooked dinner for his family. She saved money for a new car. They trained daily for the championship. He was fined for speeding in the city. They thanked her for her generous donation. She studied for three hours.
They traveled for a week. The ship set sail for the Caribbean. They headed for the mountains to escape the heat. She traded her sandwich for an apple. He swapped his shift for a later one. She acted for the manager during his absence. He spoke for the team at the conference. He took an umbrella, for it was raining. They left early, for they had a long journey ahead.
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- French:pour, car, ...
- German:für, denn, ...
- Italian:per, perché, ...
- Spanish:para, porque, ...
- Portuguese:para, pois, ...
- Chinese:给, 为了, ...
- Japanese:ため, ので, ...
- Arabic:لِ, لِأَنَّ, ...
- Hebrew:בִּשְׁבִיל, כִּי, ...
- Russian:для, потому что, ...
- Ukrainian:для, бо, ...
- Hindi:के लिए, क्योंकि, ...
Definition of FOR - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: frame of referenceRare set of ideas to understand somethingRare
- Her cultural FOR helps her interpret these negotiations very differently from mine.
- Her frame of reference shaped her worldview.
- The scientist's frame of reference influenced his hypothesis.
Origin of FOR
Old English for (before)
View all translations of FOR
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- French:cadre de référence, ...
- German:Bezugsrahmen, ...
- Italian:quadro di riferimento, ...
- Spanish:sistema de referencia, ...
- Portuguese:referencial, ...
- Chinese:参照框架, ...
- Japanese:準拠枠, ...
- Arabic:اطار مرجعي, ...
- Hebrew:מִסְגֶּרֶת יִחוּס, ...
- Russian:система отсчёта, ...
- Ukrainian:система відліку, ...
- Hindi:संदर्भ ढांचा, ...
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