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   for

   /fɔː/

   preposition

   • 1. in support of or in favour of (a person or policy): "troops who had fought for Napoleon"
   • 2. affecting, with regard to, or in respect of: "she is responsible for the efficient running of their department"
   • 3. on behalf of or to the benefit of: "I got a present for you"
   • ▪ employed by: "she is a tutor for the Open University"
   • 4. having (the thing mentioned) as a purpose or function: "networks for the exchange of information"
   • 5. having (the thing mentioned) as a reason or cause: "Aileen is proud of her family for their support"
   • 6. having (the place mentioned) as a destination: "they are leaving for London tomorrow"
   • 7. representing (the thing mentioned): "the ‘F’ is for Fascinating"
   • 8. in place of or in exchange for: "will you swap these two bottles for that one?"
   • ▪ charged as (a price): "copies are available for £1.20"
   • 9. in relation to the expected norm of: "she was tall for her age"
   • 10. indicating the length of (a period of time): "he was jailed for 12 years"
   • 11. indicating the extent of (a distance): "he crawled for 300 yards"
   • 12. indicating an occasion in a series: "the camcorder failed for the third time"

   conjunction

   • 1. because; since: literary "he felt guilty, for he knew that he bore a share of responsibility for Fanny's death"

   Word Origin Old English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning ‘before’ (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore.

   Scrabble Points: 6

   • F

     4

   • O

     1

   • R

     1

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   intended to be given to: There's a phone message for you. I'd better buy something for the new baby. There's a prize for the fastest three runners in each category. Fewer examples. We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present. Your shoes will be repaired and ready for you to collect on Thursday.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › forFor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   a. used as a function word to indicate purpose. a grant for studying medicine. b. used as a function word to indicate an intended goal. left for home. acted for the best. c. used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › forFOR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   preposition. with the object or purpose of: to run for exercise. intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army; a closet for dishes. suiting the purposes or needs of: medicine for the aged. in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony; to work for wages.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › forFor - definition of for by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Used to indicate the object, aim, or purpose of an action or activity: trained for the ministry; put the house up for sale; plans to run for senator. b. Used to indicate a destination: headed off for town. 2. Used to indicate the object of a desire, intention, or perception: had a nose for news; eager for success. 3. a.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   31 meanings: 1. intended to reach; directed or belonging to 2. to the advantage of 3. in the direction of 4. over a span of.... Click for more definitions.

7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › forfor - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 2, 2024 · for. ( nonstandard,in representations of dialectal speech, especially that of black speakers) To, the particle for marking the following verb as an infinitive. 1896, McClure's magazine, page 270: “'Ugh—I'll not be able for get up.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFOR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FOR definition: 1. intended to be given to or used by someone or something: 2. having a particular purpose: 3…. Learn more.