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

Lucy has feelings for Bridget’s brother Felix (Roby Attal), the one person she’s forbidden from falling for. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

The implication is China won't be falling for it and, therefore, won't look to join in on the effort pace training progress. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Fred actually fell for Sydney because of the ABC dating reality TV franchise. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

In the meantime, Sally ends up falling for the detective investigating Billy’s death, Aidan Quinn’s Gary Hallet. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026