go for
verb
went for; gone for; going for; goes for
1
: to pass for or serve as
Silvered glass once went for mirrors.
2
: to try to secure or attain (something, such as a goal)
go for the prize
Stop hesitating and just go for it.
3
a
: to accept or agree to
I asked for a loan, but they wouldn't go for it.
b
: to have an interest in or liking for
doesn't go for modern art
She went for him in a big way.—
Chandler Brossard
Chandler BrossardI could go for [=would like] a cup of coffee.
5
: to hold true : be valid
The rules go for you, too.
Examples of go for in a Sentence
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The same went for a wide throw from Anthony Volpe, which let Boston score on a potential double play ball in the eighth inning.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Algeria defender Jaouen Hadjam said the risk of not going for victory was not even on the team’s mind, because a loss could mean their World Cup was over.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Pair them with a henley short-sleeve top that’s going for less than $10.
—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The brand’s classic Pintuck Blouse is going for 54 percent off—only for a limited time.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The knock-outs may well bring more caution to this World Cup, but Haiti set the tone with a mission to go for it and express themselves.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The camera’s battery can go for three to six months on a single charge and even comes with a high-efficiency solar panel.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That might mean going for a walk or taking deep breaths to calm yourself down.
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Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The cheapest tickets for next Wednesday’s game are selling on StubHub for $2,212, with the most expensive pair going for $10,187.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Algeria defender Jaouen Hadjam said the risk of not going for victory was not even on the team’s mind, because a loss could mean their World Cup was over.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Pair them with a henley short-sleeve top that’s going for less than $10.
—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The brand’s classic Pintuck Blouse is going for 54 percent off—only for a limited time.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The knock-outs may well bring more caution to this World Cup, but Haiti set the tone with a mission to go for it and express themselves.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The camera’s battery can go for three to six months on a single charge and even comes with a high-efficiency solar panel.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That might mean going for a walk or taking deep breaths to calm yourself down.
—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The cheapest tickets for next Wednesday’s game are selling on StubHub for $2,212, with the most expensive pair going for $10,187.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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“Go for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20for. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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