up for

phrase

1

informal : wanting to have or do (something)

I'm up for some Chinese food.

Are you up for watching a movie?

We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?

2

—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision

His proposal is up for consideration.

She is up for reelection next year.

3

—used to say that something is available to be bought

Our house is up for sale.

items that are up for auction

4

: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)

He was up for armed robbery.

Examples of up for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The scene set them up for Season 3 (and Season 4), where Daniel and Helen’s adventures in more contemporary times offer clues to the Silo’s existence. — Daron James, IndieWire, 31 July 2026

And the appeals began for the Dodgers to sign Sasaki up for duty in the ‘pen. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Meanwhile, Kitsos took to Instagram to offer herself up for an audition when fans submitted her for Liz. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026

With the onset of AI, more industries are up for grabs than ever before. — Ronnen Harary, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Rhymes for up for

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