up for

idiom

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

Liven it up at night with heeled sandals, or dress it up for the day at the office with more serious ballet flats. —Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 29 June 2025

Next up for the Fever will be a Tuesday night matchup on the road against the Minnesota Lynx. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025

Outdoor brick is up for plenty of environmental elements—water among them—but indoor brick is another story, once again, thanks to its protective sealant that can be worn away or damaged with the introduction of water. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025

Pick it up for $18 at Amazon now, or keep scrolling to see even more options for your skincare routine. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 June 2025

Rhymes for up for

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