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

Providing health services and emotional support for young mothers Across the country, UNICEF works with the government and community partners to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates and set children up for a better start in life. —Unicef Usa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

People did not seem especially enthusiastic in clapping for him, but the crowd was willing to give it up for New York City. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 June 2025

The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic got the NBA offseason started with a bang on Sunday, linking up for a massive trade. —Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025

Snyder, notably, is entering the final two years of his deal despite consecutive lottery finishes — and could be up for an extension himself. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025

Rhymes for up for

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