“for something”

The following 15 entries include the term for something.

account for (something)

verb

: to give a reason or explanation for (something)

answer for (something)

phrase

: to take responsibility for (something)

buck for (something)

phrase

: to try very hard or work very hard to get (something)

get on for (something)

phrase

: to move toward becoming (a specified age, time, etc.)

have (someone or something) to thank for (something)

phrase

used to say that someone or something is responsible for something

lay the blame for (something) at someone's door

phrase

: to blame someone for (something)

make up for (something)

phrase

: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)

pave the way for (something or someone)

phrase

: to make it easier for (something to happen or someone to do something)

send away for (something)

verb

: to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to someone by mail

send away to (someone) for (something)

verb

: to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to (someone) by mail

send off for (something)

verb

: to ask to receive (something) by sending a letter, coupon, etc., to someone by mail

send out for (something)

verb

: to ask a restaurant to deliver (food) to one's location

stick out for (something)

verb

: to refuse to accept or agree to something in order to get (something)

touch (someone) for (something)

phrase

: to persuade (someone) to give or lend one (an amount of money)

write off for (something)

verb

: to make a request for (something) by sending a letter


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