as in cost
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
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went for
2 of 2phrase
1
as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I could go for a cold beer right about now.
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2
as in accepted
to have a favorable opinion of
I hope they go for my proposal.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for went (for)
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The retirement age was first set at 70, then lowered to 65, chosen so that the first national pension system could offer generous benefits and cost the state virtually nothing.—
Jon Sabes,
Fortune,
7 June 2026 -
To win control of the Senate, defeating Collins is key for Democrats, some of whom fear that Platner's controversies could cost them the race.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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As a result, the one-of-a-kind car is fetched $815,000 on the block, Hypebeast reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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This shiny sticker for Page 1 has fetched over $50 since its release.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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The city of Aurora agreed to pay $15 million in November 2021 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by McClain's parents.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Lama Kazi Sherpa, of the SPCC, told Reuters that his team located Hillary Dawa above Base Camp near the icefall and brought him down to safety.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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“Went (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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