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

So when substitute Norberto Alonso popped up for the winner in the opening 2-1 victory over Hungary, there was the somewhat egregious sight of him celebrating over on the far side with the No 1 on his back. —Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025

While what kind of crust a Key Lime pie should have is often up for discussion, there’s no debate as heated as what should top the tangy pie. —Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025

Wessex Grove is up for risk taking, just as all producers are. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025

However, this season could really set them up for the next couple of seasons as Dart continues to grow as an NFL quarterback. —Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for up for

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