up for

phrase

1

informal : wanting to have or do (something)

I'm up for some Chinese food.

Are you up for watching a movie?

We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?

2

—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision

His proposal is up for consideration.

She is up for reelection next year.

3

—used to say that something is available to be bought

Our house is up for sale.

items that are up for auction

4

: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)

He was up for armed robbery.

Examples of up for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the north San Gabriel Valley, South LA and Long Beach, those who live along the very lengthy A Line or near one of the light-rail’s stations, may be up for the challenge. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

His narrow primary win over Stevens sets El-Sayed up for a pivotal race against Rogers in a purple state that voted for Pres. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Lenae didn’t need to prove a point with Blue Island, and her range shouldn’t have ever been up for debate in the first place. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

The westward shift is a major scaling up for Mulholland, and represents a transition from a one-city operation that managed around 40 artists to a gallery with locations in three continents and a roster of more than 80 artists. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for up for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore