phrasal verb 'go for'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
go for
[ɡoʊ fɔːr]
to try to get something

Other meanings

  • to choose something
  • to attack someone/something
  • to admire or be attracted to someone/something

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "go for"

  • She decided to go for the job despite the competition.
  • I think I’ll go for the salad instead of pizza.
  • The dog suddenly went for the mailman.
  • He really goes for sporty cars.

Features of Using "go for"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Transitive Level:B1 Verb:go Particle:for

“Go for” is very versatile. It can mean pursuing, choosing, attacking, or showing preference/attraction. Context defines the meaning.

Other phrasal verbs with the verb go

what-is-going-on

go on

to continue happening or doing something
go-out

go out

to leave a place, especially your home
go-back-icon-5

go back

return to a place or a previous state
go across

go across

to move from one side to the other
go by

go by

to pass (in time or space)
go through

go through

to experience or endure something difficult
go along with

go along with

to agree with someone’s opinion, idea, or decision