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

In the Prime Video show based on the Elle Kennedy book series of the same name, Cameli plays the dashing, curly-haired hockey star Garrett Graham, who falls for music student Hannah Wells (played by Ella Bright). — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Stiller steps into the role of divorced writing professor Gus Adler, who begins to fall for a mysterious woman named Stella West (Chastain). — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026

With hundreds of options on store shelves, knowing what actually matters on the Nutrition Facts panel can help consumers find a bar that fits their needs rather than simply falling for front-of-package marketing. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Ritchson plays a tough guy who falls for a local gangster’s girl. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026