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 Comfort Stretch Long Trench is officially back in stock for fall, and there are six classic, wear-with-anything color options up for grabs. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026

The piglet was caught by someone else and taken to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter, which put the animal up for adoption five days later because no owner had come forward. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Scoop it up for half-off, then pick up these Jeffrey Campbell pumps and a pretty clutch to complete the look. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Also up for best short form comedy, drama or variety series, bringing his total number of Emmy nominations since 2019 to six, Rainbow is hoping this could be his year to stand in the spotlight. — Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for up for

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