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go for

go·for

fairly common

verb

1.

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”
2.

give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

  • “I cannot accept your invitation”
  • “I go for this resolution”
Antonyms
3.

intend with some possibility of fulfilment

  • “I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening”
Synonyms
4.

have a fancy or particular liking or desire for

  • “She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler”
5.

make an attempt at achieving something

  • “She tried for the Olympics”

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