Synonyms of fall for

fall for

phrase

as in love

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

It's hard not to fall for a woman like that.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• love
• carry a torch (for)
• lose one's heart (to)
• worship
• cherish
• adore
• idolize
• dote (on)
• reverence
• idealize
• revere
• delight (in)
• adulate
• venerate
• canonize
• deify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hate
• despise
• loathe
• detest
• abhor
• disapprove (of)
• antagonize
• dislike
• displease
• revolt
• abominate
• turn off
• disfavor
• execrate
• repel
• disgust
• repulse
• sicken
• nauseate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fall for

Bowling Green falls for its loss to FCS Tarleton State, though the Texans are a top FCS program. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Alas, as my friends started falling for Spice, so was everyone else. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Shop these ballet flat sneakers ahead of fall for a comfortable, chic shoe that’s incredibly versatile. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Below, Southern gardening experts recommend six plants to plant this fall for a gorgeous spring garden next year. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 5 Sep. 2026