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

Frank the Flamingo is up for grabs in the Plumas Lake area. —CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025

Learn how to build healthy financial habits today to set your children up for greater success in the future. —Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025

During the day, Surfside Diner is a local favorite and will fuel you up for a long day by the ocean. —Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

With no major character deaths such as Jake or Neytiri, the film leaves the door open for most everyone to return, should the cast be up for more. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for up for

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