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

Republicans want to bring it up for a vote in Congress. —Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026

Domantas Sabonis was the offensive hub for the Kings and set Huerter up for myriad looks from behind the arc on handoff actions. —Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

The departure adds to the growing list of House seats up for grabs as incumbents depart or seek other offices. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026

Set yourself up for a successful and more productive day with this simple habit. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for up for

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