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

Now the abode next door is up for sale, as well. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025

Mackinac Island will be busy through the end of October when things slow down, most of the 600 horses pulling carriages are taken off the island to a farm in northern Michigan to chill out over the winter and most of the hotels and bed and breakfasts close up for the season. —Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025

Amazon shoppers give the joggers a thumbs up for their petite-friendly fit, drawstring waist, and water-resistant material. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025

However, if Hollis wins and indeed takes out Pope the winner could be up for grabs. —Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for up for

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