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go for
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Princeton's WordNet
apply, hold, go forverb
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"
accept, consent, go forverb
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
"I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution"
hope, go forverb
intend with some possibility of fulfilment
"I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
fancy, go for, take toverb
have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
"She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window"
try for, go forverb
make an attempt at achieving something
"She tried for the Olympics"
Wiktionary
go forverb
To try for, to attempt to reach.
go forverb
To undertake (an action).
go forverb
To attack.
go forverb
To develop a strong interest in, especially in a sudden manner; to be infatuated with.
go forverb
To favor, accept.
go forverb
To apply equally to.
go forverb
To go somewhere in order to do or to experience.
go forverb
To cost (a stated price).
go forverb
To endure, sustain, or spend (time).
ChatGPT
go for
The phrase "go for" has multiple meanings depending on the context. 1) To choose or accept something: If you are offered several options, the one you "go for" is the one that you choose. 2) To try to achieve or win something: In a competition or race, you "go for" the victory. 3) To attack or criticize someone: In an argument, if someone "goes for" you, they attack you verbally. 4) To like or be attracted to someone or something. 5) To attempt to grab or obtain something. Consequently, the general definition of 'go for' is to actively seek, pursue or decide on a certain outcome whether it's a goal, a choice, or an attempt to gain possession. The term also applies to situations involving confrontation or expressing one's preferences or attractions.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of go for in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of go for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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