go for
verb
went for; gone for; going for; goes for
1
: to pass for or serve as
Silvered glass once went for mirrors.
2
: to try to secure or attain (something, such as a goal)
go for the prize
Stop hesitating and just go for it.
3
a
: to accept or agree to
I asked for a loan, but they wouldn't go for it.
b
: to have an interest in or liking for
doesn't go for modern art
She went for him in a big way.—
Chandler Brossard
Chandler BrossardI could go for [=would like] a cup of coffee.
5
: to hold true : be valid
The rules go for you, too.
Examples of go for in a Sentence
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After a brief tour, Cohen and I donned motorcycle helmets and went for a ride, spinning through the cobble and paved roads and bike lanes on Infinite Machines’ new e-bike, the Olto.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
But in the end, the gang manages to trick Soldier Boy into going for an empty tube while Frenchie dons a gas mask and pours out the virus.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The Artemis astronauts are truly going where no human has gone for over 50 years.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The same goes for Local Guide levels on your profile page.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Single-day tickets for the 2026 tournament went for $6,000.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
In the last Summer Olympics in Paris, tickets for the high-profile sport of swimming on a night of finals typically went for 690 euros.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
At the same auction, Jerry Garcia’s Tiger went for $11,560,000.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
But in the end, the gang manages to trick Soldier Boy into going for an empty tube while Frenchie dons a gas mask and pours out the virus.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The Artemis astronauts are truly going where no human has gone for over 50 years.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The same goes for Local Guide levels on your profile page.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Single-day tickets for the 2026 tournament went for $6,000.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
In the last Summer Olympics in Paris, tickets for the high-profile sport of swimming on a night of finals typically went for 690 euros.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
At the same auction, Jerry Garcia’s Tiger went for $11,560,000.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Go for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20for. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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