In addition to the uses shown below, for is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives in order to introduce extra information,and in phrasal verbs such as 'account for' and 'make up for'. It is also used withsome verbs that have two objects in order to introduce the second object.
1. preposition
If something is for someone, they are intended to have it or benefit from it.
Isn't that enough for you?
I have some free advice for you.
...that intense need to care for your baby.
...a table for two.
Your mother is only trying to make things easier for you.
What have you got for me this morning, Patrick?
He wanted all the running of the business for himself.
Synonyms: intended, appropriate to, designed to meet the needs of More Synonyms of for
2. preposition
If you work or do a job for someone, you are employed by them.
I knew he worked for a security firm.
Have you had any experience writing for radio?
...a buyer for one of the largest chain stores in the south.
3. preposition
If you speak or act for a particular group or organization, you represent them.
She appears nightly on the television news, speaking for the State Department.
...the spokesman for the Democrats.
Synonyms: on behalf of, representing More Synonyms of for
4. preposition
If someone does something for you, they do it so that you do not have to do it.
If your pharmacy doesn't stock the product you want, have them order it for you.
He picked the bracelet up for me.
5. preposition
If you feel a particular emotion for someone, you feel it on their behalf.
This is the best thing you've ever done–I am so happy for you!
He felt a great sadness for this little girl.
6. preposition
If you feel a particular emotion for someone or something, they are the object of that emotion, and you feel it when youthink about them.
John, I'm sorry for Steve, but I think you've made the right decisions.
Mack felt a pitiless contempt for her.
7. preposition
You use for after words such as 'time', 'space', 'money', or 'energy' when you say how much there is or whether there is enough of it in order to be able to do or usea particular thing.
Many new trains have space for wheelchair users.
It would take three to six hours for a round trip.
...a huge room with plenty of room for books.
Chris couldn't even raise the energy for a smile.
8. preposition
If something is for sale, hire, or use, it is available to be sold, hired, or used.
...fishmongers displaying freshwater fish for sale.
Skis are available for hire on a daily basis.
...a room for rent.
...a comfortable chair, suitable for use in the living room.
9. preposition
You use for when you state or explain the purpose of an object, action, or activity.
Use olive oil for salad dressings.
The knife for cutting sausage was sitting in the sink.
...economic aid for the future reconstruction of the country.
10. preposition
You use for after nouns expressing reason or cause.
He's soon to make a speech in parliament explaining his reasons for going.
The county hospital could find no physical cause for Sumner's problems.
He has now been formally given the grounds for his arrest.
11. subordinating conjunction
You can use for to introduce a clause which gives the reason why you made the statement in the main clause.
[literary]
He had a great desire to have a home of his own for he had always lived with my grandmother.
12. preposition
You can use for to introduce the cause of the fact that you have just mentioned.
[literary]
...doing jobs that others turn down for lack of skill.
They cannot sleep for hunger.
13. preposition
For is used in conditional sentences, in expressions such as 'if not for' and 'were it not for', to introduce the only thing which prevents the main part of the sentence from beingtrue.
If not for John, Brian wouldn't have learned the truth.
The earth would be a frozen ball if it were not for the radiant heat of the sun.
She might have forgotten her completely had it not been for recurrent nightmares.
14. preposition
You use for to say how long something lasts or continues.
The toaster remained on for more than an hour.
For a few minutes she sat on her bed watching the clock.
Alison has done the same job for 11 years.
They talked for a bit.
15. preposition
You use for to say how far something extends.
We drove on for a few miles.
Great clouds of black smoke were rising for several hundred feet or so.
16. preposition
If something is bought, sold, or done for a particular amount of money, that amount of money is its price.
We got the bus back to Tange for 30 cents.
The Martins sold their house for about 1.4 million pounds.
The doctor was prepared to do the operation for a large sum.
17. preposition
If something is planned for a particular time, it is planned to happen then.
His next trip to Lanzarote is planned for April.
Marks & Spencer will be unveiling its latest fashions for autumn and winter.
The party was scheduled for 7:00.
18. preposition
If you do something for a particular occasion, you do it on that occasion or to celebrate that occasion.
He asked his daughter what she would like for her birthday.
I'll be home for Christmas.
19. preposition
If you leave for a particular place or if you take a bus, train, plane, or boat for a place, you are going there.
They would be leaving for Rio early the next morning.
20. preposition
You use for when you make a statement about something in order to say how it affects or relatesto someone, or what their attitude to it is.
What matters for most scientists is money and facilities.
For her, books were as necessary to life as bread.
It would be excellent experience for him to travel a little.
21. preposition
After some adjective, noun, and verb phrases, you use for to introduce the subject of the action indicated by the following infinitive verb.
It might be possible for a single woman to be accepted as a foster parent.
I had made arrangements for my affairs to be dealt with by one of my children.
He held out his glass for an old waiter to refill.
22. preposition
You use for when you say that an aspect of something or someone is surprising in relation to other aspects of them.
He was tall for an eight-year-old.
He had too much money for a young man.
23. preposition
If you say that you are for a particular activity, you mean that this is what you want or intend to do.
Right, who's for a toasted sandwich then?
'What'll it be?' Paul said.—'I'm for halibut.'
24. preposition [with neg]
If you say that something is notfor you, you mean that you do not enjoy it or that it is not suitable for you.
[informal]
Wendy decided the sport was not for her.
Not for me the settled life.
I'm afraid German beer isn't for me.
25. preposition
If it is for you to do something, it is your responsibility or right to do it.
I wish you would come back to Washington with us, but that's for you to decide.
It is not for me to arrange such matters.
26. preposition
If you are for something, you agree with it or support it.
Are you for or against public transport?
I'm for a government that the people respect and that respects the people.
No, I'm not for abolishing prizes and denying novelists their money.
27. preposition
You use for after words such as 'argue', 'case', 'evidence', or 'vote' in order to introduce the thing that is being supported or proved.
Another union has voted for industrial action in support of a pay claim.
The case for nuclear power is impressive.
We have no real, objective, scientific evidence for our belief.
...committees arguing for increased support of technical education.
Synonyms: in favour of, backing, supporting, pro More Synonyms of for
For is also an adverb.
833 delegates voted for, and only 432 against.
28. preposition
For is the preposition that is used after some nouns, adjectives, or verbs in order to introduce more informationor to indicate what a quality, thing, or action relates to.
Reduced-calorie cheese is a great substitute for cream cheese.
Car park owners should be legally responsible for protecting vehicles.
Be prepared for both warm and cool weather.
Make sure you have ample time to prepare for the new day ahead.
Special bus and rail services are being laid on to cater for the crowds.
He was destined for a career in the Bank of England.
29. preposition
To be named for someone means to be given the same name as them.
[US]
The Brady Bill is named for former White House Press Secretary James Brady.
Ayer started N. W. Ayer & Son in 1869, naming the firm for his father.
regional note: in BRIT, use after
30. preposition
You use for with 'every' when you are stating a ratio, to introduce one of the things in the ratio.
For every farm job that is lost, two or three other jobs in the area are put at risk.
There can be up to 20 dogs for every one instructor.
31. preposition
You can use for in expressions such as pound for pound or mile for mile when you are making comparisons between the values or qualities of different things.
...the Antarctic, mile for mile one of the planet's most lifeless areas.
He insists any tax cut be matched dollar-for-dollar with cuts in spending.
32. preposition
If a word or expression has the same meaning as another word or expression, you can say that the first one is another word orexpression for the second one.
The technical term for sunburn is erythema.
Cancer is derived from the Greek word for crab, karkinos.
33. preposition
You use for in a piece of writing when you mention information which will be found somewhere else.
For further information on dealing with allergies see pages 30-2.
34.
See all for
35.
See be for it/be in for it
36.
See for the first time/for the last time
37. as for
38. but for
39. for all
More Synonyms of for
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for in British English
(fɔː, unstressed fə)
preposition
1.
intended to reach; directed or belonging to
there's a phone call for you
2.
to the advantage of
I only did it for you
3.
in the direction of
heading for the border
4.
over a span of (time or distance)
working for six days
the river ran for six miles
5.
in favour of; in support of
those for the proposal
vote for me
6.
in order to get or achieve
I do it for money
he does it for pleasure
what did you do that for?
7.
appropriate to; designed to meet the needs of; meant to be used in
these kennels are for puppies
8.
in exchange for; at a cost of; to the amount of
I got it for hardly any money
9.
such as explains or results in
his reason for changing his job was not given
10.
in place of
a substitute for the injured player
11.
because of; through
she wept for pure relief
12.
with regard or consideration to the usual characteristics of
he's short for a man
it's cool for this time of year
13.
concerning; as regards
desire for money
14.
as being
we took him for the owner
I know that for a fact
15.
at a specified time
a date for the next evening
16.
to do or partake of
set aside time for relaxing
17.
in the duty or task of
that's for him to say
18.
to allow of
too big a job for us to handle
19.
despite; notwithstanding
she's a good person, for all her eccentricities
20.
in order to preserve, retain, etc
to fight for survival
21.
as a direct equivalent to
word for word
weight for weight
22.
in order to become or enter
to go for a soldier
to train for the priesthood
23.
in recompense for
I paid for it last week
he took the punishment for his crime
24. for it
25. nothing for it
conjunction
26. (coordinating)
for the following reason; because; seeing that
I couldn't stay, for the area was violent
Word origin
Old English; related to Old Norse fyr for, Old High German fora before, Latin per through, prō before, Greek pro before, in front
for- in British English
prefix
1.
indicating rejection or prohibition
forbear
forbid
2.
indicating falsity or wrongness
forswear
3.
used to give intensive force
forgive
forlorn
Word origin
Old English for-; related to German ver-, Latin per-, Greek peri-
f.o.r. in British English
or FOR business
abbreviation for
free on rail
free on rail in British English
adjective
(of a consignment of goods) delivered to a railway station and loaded onto a train without charge to the buyer
Abbreviation: FOR, f.o.r.
for in American English1
(fɔr; fɜr)
preposition
1.
in place of; instead of
to use blankets for coats
2.
as the representative of; in the interest of
acting for another
3.
in defense of; in favor of
fight for our cause; vote for the levy
4.
in honor of
to give a banquet for someone
5.
with the aim or for the purpose of
to carry a gun for protection
6.
for the purpose of going to
he left for home
7.
in order to be, become, get, have, keep, etc.
to walk for exercise, to fight for one's life
8.
in search of
to look for a lost article
9.
meant to be received by (a specified person or thing), or to be used in (a specifiedway)
flowers for Mother, money for paying bills
10.
suitable to; appropriate to
a room for sleeping
11.
with regard to; as regards; concerning
a need for improvement, an ear for music, a desire for power
12.
as being
I know it for a fact
13.
considering the general nature of
cool for July, clever for a child
14.
because of; as a result of
to cry for pain
15.
in proportion to; corresponding to
two dollars spent for every dollar earned
16.
to the amount of; equal to [a bill for $50]
when preceded and followed by the same noun, for indicates equality between things being compared or contrasted (dollar for dollar)
17.
a.
at the price or by the payment of
sold for $20,000
b.
in exchange with respect to
our thanks for your help
18.
to the length, duration, or extent of; throughout; through
to walk for an hour
19.
at (a specified time)
an appointment for two o'clock
20. Obsolete
before
conjunction
21.
because; seeing that; since
more formal than because and used to introduce evidence or explanation for an immediately preceding statement
comfort him, for he is sad
Idioms:
for all
O! for
Word origin
ME < OE, akin to Ger für & Du ver- < IE base *per- > L per-, pro-, prae-, Gr pro, Sans pári
for in American English2
1.
foreign
2.
forestry
for- in American English
(fɔr; fər)
1.
away, apart, off
forbid, forget, forgo
2.
very much, intensely
forlorn
▶ USAGE: A prefix of Old and Middle English, much of whose original force is now obscured
Word origin
ME < OE, replacing fer-, fær- (akin to Ger ver- < IE base *per-, as in for1) & < OFr for- (as in forfeit) < L foris, beyond, from without
Examples of 'for' in a sentence
for
Your information will only be used for the purposes of this competition.
The Sun (2016)
Such housebuilders will always look for quick profits.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Maybe a third for something really nice?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We can decide for ourselves what we want.
The Sun (2016)
This is not what car parking charges should be used for.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He knows they will always be there for him.
The Sun (2016)
For all of the midfielder's potential, there is so little end product.
The Sun (2016)
Wide use of the opt-out clause for retention of personal data will limit the data's research potential.
Computing (2010)
Northampton showed little respect to King by burying news of his departure at the bottom of a press release with the team announcement for today 's game.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
To help you a sample letter is included here for you to use.
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
Yet there may be an escape clause for the research council.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We wanted to do something for the two of us that was personal and different.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Try the following exercises out for yourself and on a group of people.
O'Keeffe, John Your One Week Way to Mind-Fitness (1994)
This can spark ideas for a new way of working.
The Sun (2014)
They should be charged for use of ambulance and hospital services.
The Sun (2015)
Pity you were straining for something more profound.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The company can feel confused for a long time.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And for him to use the power of his money in a different way.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It will be something new for us and will be a big test of our character.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It always takes time for the new manager to find out what he needs to know about certain players.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This is part of our natural caring attitude and concern for others and used sensibly can be to our advantage.
Harris, Jean Everything You Need to Know for Success in Business (1990)
And special mentions for the following.
The Sun (2006)
The search has now begun for this year 's success stories.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We waited for the blip; none came.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Is this the biggest get-out clause yet for parents or the biggest burden?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The pitches are always suitable for bowlers familiar with English conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You'll also need the following for the final touches.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Now for the payoff clause.
Christianity Today (2000)
Yes, with easier get-out clauses for both parties through negotiations.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is still about the search for victory; it is still about partisanship, drama and excellence.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We're working on a director we dare not name.
Laura Lippman THE LAST PLACE (2002)
In other languages
for
British English: for /fɔː; fə/ PREPOSITION
intended for If something is for someone, they will have it or use it.
These flowers are for you.
American English: for
Arabic: لأَجْل
Brazilian Portuguese: para
Chinese: 为了
Croatian: za
Czech: pro
Danish: til
Dutch: voor
European Spanish: para
Finnish: varten
French: pour
German: für
Greek: για
Italian: per
Japanese: ･･･のために 関係
Korean: ...을 위하여
Norwegian: for
Polish: dla
European Portuguese: para
Romanian: pentru
Russian: для
Latin American Spanish: para
Swedish: för
Thai: เพื่อ
Turkish: için
Ukrainian: для
Vietnamese: cho
British English: for /fɔː; fə/ PREPOSITION
denoting purpose You use for when you are talking about the way in which you use something.
This knife is for cutting bread.
American English: for
Arabic: لِ
Brazilian Portuguese: para
Chinese: 为…指用途
Croatian: za
Czech: naúčel
Danish: til
Dutch: voor
European Spanish: para
Finnish: jtkn varten
French: pourdans le but de
German: zu
Greek: για
Italian: per
Japanese: ･･･のための
Korean: ~을 위해
Norwegian: til
Polish: do
European Portuguese: para
Romanian: pentru
Russian: для
Latin American Spanish: para
Swedish: till
Thai: ไว้สำหรับ
Turkish: için
Ukrainian: для
Vietnamese: được dùng để
British English: for /fɔː; fə/ PREPOSITION
to help someone If someone does something for you, they do it so that you do not have to do it.
I held the door open for the next person.
American English: for
Arabic: لِ
Brazilian Portuguese: para
Chinese: 为了…
Croatian: za
Czech: místo
Danish: for
Dutch: voor
European Spanish: por
Finnish: jollekin
French: pourà l'attention de
German: für
Greek: για
Italian: per
Japanese: ･･･のために
Korean: ~을 위해
Norwegian: for
Polish: dla
European Portuguese: para
Romanian: pentru
Russian: для
Latin American Spanish: para
Swedish: åt
Thai: เพื่อ ให้แก่
Turkish: için
Ukrainian: для
Vietnamese: dành cho
Chinese translation of 'for'
for
(fɔːʳ)
prep
(recipient) 为(為) (wèi)
is this for me?这(這)是为(為)我准(準)备(備)的吗(嗎)？ (zhè shì wèi wǒ zhǔnbèi de ma?)
a table for two供两(兩)人用的桌子 (gōng liǎng rén yòng de zhuōzi)
it's meant for children rather than adults专(專)门(門)用于(於)儿(兒)童而非成人 (zhuānmén yòngyú értóng ér fēi chéngrén)
skiing is not for me滑雪不适(適)合我 (huáxuě bù shìhé wǒ)
(purpose) 为(為)了 (wèile)
what's it for?它有什么(麼)用途？ (tā yǒu shénme yòngtú?)
it's time for lunch该(該)吃午饭(飯)了 (gāi chī wǔfàn le)
what for?为(為)什么(麼)呢？ (wèi shénme ne?)
a knife for chopping vegetables用于(於)切菜的刀 (yòngyú qiēcài de dāo)
have you got time for a coffee?你有时(時)间(間)喝杯咖啡吗(嗎)？ (nǐ yǒu shíjiān hē bēi kāfēi ma?)
a tricycle designed for use on the road公路专(專)用三轮(輪)车(車) (gōnglù zhuānyòng sānlúnchē)
(time)
he was away for two years他离(離)开(開)两(兩)年了 (tā líkāi liǎng nián le)
she will be away for a month她将(將)离(離)开(開)一个(個)月 (tā jiāng líkāi yī gè yuè)
can you do it for tomorrow?你能明天前做完吗(嗎)？ (nǐ néng míngtiān qián zuòwán ma?)
it hasn't rained for three weeks已经(經)有3周(週)没(沒)下雨了 (yǐjīng yǒu sān zhōu méi xiàyǔ le)
the trip is scheduled for June 5旅行安排在6月5日 (lǚxíng ānpái zài liù yuè wǔ rì)
(= in exchange for)
I sold it for £50我以五十镑(鎊)卖(賣)掉了它 (wǒ yǐ wǔshí bàng màidiàole tā)
to pay 50 pence for a ticket花50便士买(買)张(張)票 (huā wǔshí biànshì mǎi zhāng piào)
pound for pound/dollar for dollar物有所值 (wù yǒu suǒ zhí)
(reason) 因为(為) (yīnwèi)
for this reason由于(於)这(這)个(個)原因 (yóuyú zhège yuányīn)
for lack of sth由于(於)缺乏某物 (yóuyú quēfá mǒuwù)
our reasons for doing this我们(們)这(這)么(麼)做的原因 (wǒmen zhème zuò de yuányīn)
(= on behalf of, representing) 为(為) (wèi)
he works for a local firm他为(為)一家当(當)地公司工作 (tā wèi yī jiā dāngdì gōngsī gōngzuò)
the MP for ... 代表 ... 的国(國)会(會)议(議)员(員) (dàibiǎo ... de guóhuì yìyuán)
I'll do it for you我会(會)替你做的 (wǒ huì tì nǐ zuò de)
G for GeorgeGeorge中的G (George zhōng de G)
(destination) 前往 (qiánwǎng)
the train for London开(開)往伦(倫)敦的火车(車) (kāiwǎng Lúndūn de huǒchē)
he left for Rome他前往罗(羅)马(馬) (tā qiánwǎng Luómǎ)
(with infinitive clause)
it is not for me to decide这(這)不是由我来(來)决(決)定的 (zhè bùshì yóu wǒ lái juédìng de)
it would be best for you to leave你最好离(離)开(開) (nǐ zuì hǎo líkāi)
there is still time for you to do it你还(還)有时(時)间(間)去做 (nǐ hái yǒu shíjiān qù zuò)
(= in favour of) 赞(贊)成 (zànchéng)
are you for or against us?你是赞(贊)成还(還)是反对(對)我们(們)？ (nǐ shì zànchéng háishi fǎnduì wǒmen?)
I'm all for it我完全赞(贊)成 (wǒ wánquán zànchéng)
vote for X投票赞(贊)成X (tóupiào zànchéng X)
(referring to distance) 达(達) (dá)
there are roadworks for 50 km长(長)跑练(練)习(習)长(長)达(達)50公里 (chángpǎo liànxí chángdá wǔshí gōnglǐ)
we walked for miles我们(們)走了几(幾)英里 (wǒmen zǒule jǐ yīnglǐ)
(= to get) 欲知 (yùzhī)
for further information, see ... 欲(慾)知进(進)一步的信息，见(見) ... (yùzhī jìnyībù de xìnxī, jiàn ... )
he went for the paper他去找报(報)纸(紙)了 (tā qù zhǎo bàozhǐ le)
(= in spite of) 尽(儘)管 (jǐnguǎn)
for all his complaints, he is very fond of her尽(儘)管他牢骚(騷)满(滿)腹，他还(還)是很喜欢(歡)她 (Jǐnguǎn tā láosāo mǎn fù, tā háishi hěn xǐhuan tā)
he's mature for his age对(對)他的年龄(齡)而言他算是成熟的 (duì tā de niánlíng ér yán tā suànshì chéngshú de)
for scientists, this is less important对(對)于(於)科学(學)家来(來)说(說)，这(這)不太重要 (duìyú kēxuéjiā láishuō, zhè bù tài zhòngyào)
another word for this is ... 对(對)于(於)这(這)个(個)的另一种(種)说(說)法是 ... (duìyú zhège de lìngyīzhǒng shuōfǎ shì ... )
what's the French for "flower"?"flower" 用法语(語)怎么(麼)说(說)？ ("flower" yòng Fǎyǔ zěnme shuō?)
(with "if")
I wouldn't be alive today, if it weren't for him若不是由于(於)他，我不会(會)活到今天的 (ruò bùshì yóuyú tā, wǒ bùhuì huódào jīntiān de)
had it not been for Bill, we'd have been late若不是比尔(爾)，我们(們)一定迟(遲)到了 (ruò bùshì Bǐ'ěr, wǒmen yīdìng chídào le)
conj
(liter, = since, as) 因为(為) (yīnwèi)
she was very angry, for he was late again她非常生气(氣)，因为(為)他又迟(遲)到了 (tā fēicháng shēngqì, yīnwèi tā yòu chídào le)
for 和 to 都可用于表示某人的目的，但后接不同的语言结构。for 用于表示目的时，后面必须跟名词。 Occasionally I go to the pub for a drink.for 通常不用在动词前面。不能说 I go to the pub for to have a drink。for 用在 -ing 形式前表示某物的用途。 ... a small machine for weighing the letters ... 与动词连用时，不定式前不加 for。 She went off to fetch help.
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since
All related terms of 'for'
ask for
( ask to have : thing ) 要 yào
but for
( without ) 若不是 ruò bù shì
do for
go for
( fetch ) 去取 qù qǔ
gun for
伺机(機)攻击(擊) sìjī gōngjī
pay for
( purchases ) 买(買) mǎi
call for
( fetch : person ) 去接 qùjiē ( parcel ) 去取 qùqǔ ⇒ I'll call for you at seven o'clock. → 我7点来接你。 Wǒ qī diǎn lái jiē nǐ.
( grope for ) 摸索着(著)找 mōsuǒzhe zhǎo ⇒ I felt for my wallet. → 我摸索着找我的钱包。 Wǒ mōsuǒzhe zhǎo wǒ de qiánbāo.
for good
( forever ) 永久地 yǒngjiǔ de
for hire
( esp Brit : car, boat, building ) 供出租 gōng chūzū
for long
很久 hěn jiǔ
for once
就这(這)一次 jiù zhè yī cì
for real
当(當)真 dàngzhēn
for show
为(為)装(裝)门(門)面 wèi zhuāng ménmiàn
game for
敢作敢为(為)的 gǎnzuò-gǎnwéi de ⇒ I'm game for anything! → 我什么都敢干！ Wǒ shénme dōu gǎn gàn!
head for
( place ) 前往 qiánwǎng ⇒ What's the name of the place we're heading for? → 我们要去的地方叫什么？ Wǒmen yào qù de dìfang jiào shénme? ⇒ They are heading for the airport. → 他们正前往机场。 Tāmen zhèng qiánwǎng jīchǎng.
( place ) 走向 zǒuxiàng ⇒ He rose from his seat and made for the door. → 他从座位上起身，向门走去。 Tā cóng zuòwèi shàng qǐshēn, xiàng mén zǒuqù.
push for
迫切要求 pòqiè yāoqiú
root for
( support ) 给(給) ... 加油 gěi ... jiāyóu
send for
( by post send away for, send off for 函购(購) hángòu
sign for
( goods ) 签(簽)收 qiānshōu
allow for
( delay, inflation, possibility ) 考虑(慮)到 kǎolǜ dào ⇒ Allow for long delays on all routes north. → 要考虑到所有向北路线的长时间阻塞。 Yào kǎolǜ dào suǒyǒu xiàng běi lùxiàn de cháng shíjiān zǔsè.
bound for
( Naut , Aut , Rail ) 开(開)往 kāiwǎng
cover for
( wrongdoer ) 为(為) ... 隐(隱)瞒(瞞) wèi ... yǐnmán
eager for
渴望 kěwàng
enter for
( race, competition ) 报(報)名参(參)加 bàomíng cānjiā
plump for
选(選)定 xuǎndìng
speak for
( other people ) 代表 ... 讲(講)话(話) dàibiǎo ... jiǎnghuà ⇒ I think I can speak for everyone here when I express my sincere apologies. → 我想我能够代表这里的所有人表示由衷的歉意。 Wǒ xiǎng wǒ nénggòu dàibiǎo zhèlǐ de suǒyǒurén biǎoshì yóuzhōng de qiànyì.
stand for
( signify ) 主张(張) zhǔzhāng ⇒ He hates us and everything we stand for. → 他恨我们以及我们主张的一切。 Tā hèn wǒmen yǐjí wǒmen zhǔzhāng de yīqiè.
watch for
留心 liúxīn
what for?
为(為)什么(麼)呢？ wèi shénme ne?
account for
( explain ) 解释(釋) jiěshì ⇒ How do you account for the company's high staff turnover? → 你如何解释公司如此频繁的人事变动？ Nǐ rúhé jiěshì gōngsī rúcǐ pínfán de rénshì biàndòng?
answer for
( crimes, actions ) 承受 ... 的后(後)果 chéngshòu ... de hòuguǒ ⇒ One of these days you will answer for your crimes. → 总有一天你要为你的罪责承担后果。 Zǒng yǒu yī tiān nǐ yào wèi nǐ de zuìzé chéngdān hòuguǒ.
bargain for
预(預)料 yùliào
except for
除了 ... 外 chúle ... wài
for a bit
( inf ) 一会(會)儿(兒) yīhuìr
for example
例如 lìrú
for nothing
( free ) 免费(費) miǎnfèi
go in for
( competition ) 参(參)加 cānjiā
grounds for
( optimism, hope, concern ) ... 的原因 ... de yuányīn
provide for
( person ) 供养(養) gōngyǎng
settle for
勉强(強)认(認)可 miǎnqiǎng rènkě
come in for
( criticism ) 受到 shòudào
cry out for
( need ) 迫切需要 pòqiè xūyào
for a start
( firstly ) 首先 shǒuxiān
for a time
好一段时(時)间(間) hǎo yī duàn shíjiān
1 (preposition)
Definition
designed to meet the needs of
a table for two
Synonyms
intended
appropriate to
designed to meet the needs of
2 (preposition)
Definition
in place of
the spokesman for the Democrats
Synonyms
on behalf of
representing
3 (preposition)
Definition
over a span of (time or distance)
They talked for an hour.
Synonyms
throughout
during
over a span of
4 (preposition)
Definition
in favour of
The case for nuclear power is impressive.
Synonyms
in favour of
backing
supporting
pro
in support of
5 (preposition)
Definition
in the direction of
traffic jams heading for the coast
Synonyms
towards
to
in the direction of
6 (preposition)
Definition
because of
For that reason, I do not think it matters.
Synonyms
because of
due to
owing to
on account of
Synonyms of 'for'
for
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All related terms of 'for'
in for
due for, likely to get, in line for, a candidate for
for now
for the moment, right now, at present, for the time being, for the present
done for
finished, lost, beaten, defeated, destroyed
for free
without charge, for nothing, for love, on the house, at no cost
for good
permanently, finally, for ever, once and for all, irrevocably
for keeps
forever, permanent, for all time, for always, for evermore
for love
without payment, freely, for nothing, free of charge, gratis
for sale
available to buy, on sale, on offer, on the market, in stock
for sure
definitely, absolutely, without question, surely, certainly
vouch for
guarantee, back, certify, answer for, swear to
wish for
desire, want, need, hope for, long for
for example
as an illustration, like, such as, for instance, to illustrate
for nothing
free, for free, without charge, at no cost, gratis
in for it
in trouble, for it, in deep water, for the high jump
longed-for
sought-after, wanted, desirable, in demand, coveted