 go_for |
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| 1. | [ verb ] be pertinent or relevant or applicable | |
| Synonyms: | apply hold | |
| Examples: | "The same laws apply to you!" "This theory holds for all irrational numbers" "The same rules go for everyone" |
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| Related terms: | refer lend_oneself | |
| 2. | [ verb ] intend with some possibility of fulfilment | |
| Synonyms: | hope | |
| Examples: | "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening" |
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| Related terms: | plan hoper | |
| 3. | [ verb ] give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to | |
| Synonyms: | accept consent | |
| Examples: | : "I cannot accept your invitation" "I go for this resolution" |
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| Related terms: | refuse react affirm permit agree yield settle undertake contract_in give consent | |
| 4. | [ verb ] have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | |
| Synonyms: | take_to fancy | |
| Examples: | "She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window" |
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| Related terms: | desire like | |
| 5. | [ verb ] make an attempt at achieving something | |
| Synonyms: | try_for | |
| Examples: | "She tried for the Olympics" |
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| Related terms: | compete | |
| Similar spelling: |
gofer goffer go_far Gover Gober |
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