fall for

phrase

1

: to fall in love with

He fell for her the moment he saw her.

2

: to become a victim of

fell for the trick

Examples of fall for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Fielder’s initially firm belief in Holmes’ guilt and manipulative powers appears to waver, Seyfried wonders if Fielder is in some way falling for her. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

But while others fell for basketball or baseball, soccer was always front and center of Mehmeti’s life. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

The show follows Joanne (Kristen Bell), an agnostic Angeleno who hosts a dating podcast with her sister, who falls for a Jewish rabbi Noah (Adam Brody). — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

And yet history says not only isn’t the sky falling for the four-time NBA champion and five-time All-Star, but he only is getting warmed up. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for fall for

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