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GO FOR Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase go for. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the phrase go for. (close relations)
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accept
verbv
verb

• consider or hold as true

• receive willingly something given or offered

• give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

• react favorably to; consider right and proper

• admit into a group or community

• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

• tolerate or accommodate oneself to

• be designed to hold or take

• receive (a report) officially, as from a committee

• make use of or accept for some purpose

• be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal

apply
verbv
verb

• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

• be pertinent or relevant or applicable

• ask (for something)

• coat, cover or smear a surface with

• be applicable to; as to an analysis

• give or convey physically

• avail oneself to

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• refer (a word or name) to a person or thing

• apply oneself to

consent
verb, nounv, n
noun

• permission for something to happen

verb

• give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

fancy
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• not plain; decorative or ornamented

noun

• something many people believe that is false

• imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination

• a predisposition to like something

verb

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• have a fancy or particular liking or desire for

hold
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

• time during which some action is awaited

• a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

• a stronghold

• a cell in a jail or prison

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

• the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

verb

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• have or hold in one's hands or grip

• organize or be responsible for

• have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

• keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• contain or hold; have within

• have room for; hold without crowding

• remain in a certain state, position, or condition

• support or hold in a certain manner

• be valid, applicable, or true

• assert or affirm

• have as a major characteristic

• be capable of holding or containing

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• protect against a challenge or attack

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

• hold the attention of

• remain committed to

• resist or confront with resistance

• be pertinent or relevant or applicable

• stop dealing with

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep from departing

• take and maintain control over, often by violent means

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

• cover as for protection against noise or smell

• drink alcohol without showing ill effects

• aim, point, or direct

• declare to be

• be in accord; be in agreement

• keep from exhaling or expelling

hope
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a specific instance of feeling hopeful

• United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

• the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

• grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

• someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

• one of the three Christian virtues

verb

• expect and wish

• be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

• intend with some possibility of fulfilment

take to
verbv
verb

• have a fancy or particular liking or desire for

• develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation

try for
verbv
verb

• make an attempt at achieving something

Best Hypernyms For GO FOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for go for, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
compete concern contend desire pertain plan react refer relate respond touch vie want
Phrases (5)
be afterbear oncome tohave to do withtouch on

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