go for

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go for

I go for a walk in the park every morning.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To attempt to achieve or obtain something: To try to get or accomplish a specific goal or object.
    • To like or desire something strongly: To have a particular fondness or preference for something.
    • To be applicable or relevant to someone or something: To apply to a person, group, or situation.
    • To attack or criticize someone verbally or physically: To move towards someone with aggressive intent.
    • To choose or select something: To decide in favor of an option.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • She decided to go for the promotion. (She decided to attempt to get the promotion.)
    • I really go for classical music. (I really like classical music.)
    • The same rules go for all employees. (The same rules apply to all employees.)
    • The dog went for the intruder. (The dog attacked the intruder.)
    • I'll go for the chocolate cake. (I will choose the chocolate cake.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to go for it": to put all one's effort into an attempt; to take a risk to achieve something.
    • You have one chance, so just go for it! (You have one chance, so put all your effort into it!)
  • "to go for nothing": to be wasted or unsuccessful.
    • All our hard work went for nothing. (All our hard work was wasted.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Goer (n): a person who regularly attends a particular place or event.
    • He's a regular theater-goer.
  • Going (n): the condition of the ground for walking, riding, etc.; departure.
    • The going was tough on the muddy path.
Synonyms
  • Aim for: to direct one's efforts towards a goal.
  • Fancy: to like or desire.
  • Apply to: to be relevant.
  • Attack: to act aggressively towards.
  • Opt for: to choose.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Go after: to pursue or try to get.
    • He went after his dreams.
  • Go against: to oppose or be contrary to.
    • This decision goes against company policy.
Related Idioms
  • Go for broke: to risk everything in an all-out effort.
    • In the final round, the team decided to go for broke.
  • Go for the jugular: to attack a vital point, especially in an argument.
    • During the debate, she went straight for the jugular.
go for

I go for a walk in the park every morning.

Verb
  1. make an attempt at achieving something
    • She tried for the Olympics
  2. have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
    • She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window
  3. intend with some possibility of fulfilment
    • I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening
  4. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
    • I cannot accept your invitation
    • I go for this resolution
  5. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
    • The same laws apply to you!
    • This theory holds for all irrational numbers
    • The same rules go for everyone

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