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

However, Heaika expects some things in return and isn’t happy to see Ejva fall for his cousin. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Some, like Sophie Turner and the late Robert Redford, fell for their four-legged costars, while others, like Chris Evans and Glen Powell, found and adopted their furry companions during production. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

But the stock is nearly 12% off its May 14 high, and has fallen for seven straight days entering Tuesday trading. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Directed by Potsy Ponciroli, the film features Ritchson as John Miller, a 1970s Detroit factory worker framed for drugs by a crime kingpin after falling for his ex-girlfriend. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 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