spring for
phrasal verb
sprang for or sprung for; sprung for; springing for; springs for
US, informal
: to pay for (something) : to spend money on (something)
She refuses to spring for a new coat.
I'll spring for dinner.
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The Power Keyboard will be available this spring for $109.
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Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
Do your guests a favor and spring for paper invites rather than an e-vite or a quick text.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Before springing for that Mandala or Celtic knot design, make sure to read up on its meaning to avoid appropriating any cultural or spiritual themes.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
If the towels or sheets in your guest room look dingy or worn, spring for a new set before the holidays.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
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Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
Do your guests a favor and spring for paper invites rather than an e-vite or a quick text.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Before springing for that Mandala or Celtic knot design, make sure to read up on its meaning to avoid appropriating any cultural or spiritual themes.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
If the towels or sheets in your guest room look dingy or worn, spring for a new set before the holidays.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Spring for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20for. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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