spring for

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.

Examples of spring for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Katie Miller drew fire in the spring for doxing a Democratic National Committee staffer during a heated social media exchange. — Jennifer Radcliffe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

Cut dormant plants to the ground in winter or early spring for fresh growth. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 4 Nov. 2026

The discount holds for the length of the prepayment, so smart money's on springing for a full year. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Lightly dusting it on shiny areas can adjust the finish without springing for a separate soft-matte foundation. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for spring for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore