for

1a —used as a function word to indicate purpose a grant for studying medicineb —used as a function word to indicate an intended goal left for home acted for the bestc —used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity now for a good rest run for your life an eye for a bargain

2a :  as being or constituting taken for a fool eggs for breakfastb —used as a function word to indicate an actual or implied enumeration or selection for one thing, the price is too high

3 :  because of can't sleep for the heat

4 —used as a function word to indicate suitability or fitness it is not for you to choose ready for action

5a :  in place of go to the store for meb (1) :  on behalf of :  representing speaks for the court (2) :  in favor of all for the plan

6 :  in spite of —usually used with all for all his large size, he moves gracefully

7 :  with respect to :  concerning a stickler for detail heavy for its size

8a —used as a function word to indicate equivalence in exchange $10 for a hat, equality in number or quantity point for point, or correspondence or correlation for every one that works, you'll find five that don'tb —used as a function word to indicate number of attempts 0 for 4