go for

Verb

WordNet 3.0

Verb (5)

  1. 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”Synonyms: applyholdgo for
  2. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to“I cannot accept your invitation”“I go for this resolution”Synonyms: acceptconsentgo for
  3. intend with some possibility of fulfilment“I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening”Synonyms: hopego for
  4. have a fancy or particular liking or desire for“She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window”Synonyms: fancygo fortake to
  5. make an attempt at achieving something“She tried for the Olympics”Synonyms: try forgo for
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