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To be priced at

To choose or decide on from a range of options

To have (a target) as a goal

To have a preference or liking for

To (attempt to) physically reach or grab (something)

To assault or attack (someone)

To pick up or fetch something

To like in an emphatic manner, or have a strong liking for

To have great affection for

(of a proposition) To believe as valid or correct

(of a job or task) To agree to take responsibility of

To strike blows in all directions

To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf

To advocate or show support for something

To engage in a vigorous physical struggle or fight

To reach a decision or recommendation

To prefer, desire, or choose to have something

To seek a social or romantic alliance with

To devote effort to something

To attempt or try

To give formal consent to

To engage in competition to attain a position or prize

To seize an opportunity or circumstance

To provide with money for a particular purpose

To engage in a competition or contest

To feel favorably disposed towards someone or something

To physically attack

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Verb

To be priced at

commands a price of

makes a profit of

scrapes together

makes a killing

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Verb

To choose or decide on from a range of options

makes a selection

comes down in favour of

makes the choice of

makes the decision to

commits oneself to

exercises choice

makes up one's mind

discriminates between

feels disposed to

makes a choice to

elects to choose

goes down the line

picks and choose

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“In the end, we decided to go for the simplest, and most democratic, approach.”

Verb

To have (a target) as a goal

“He decided to go for broke and put his reputation and job on the line.”

Verb

To have a preference or liking for

finds attractive

has a thing about

inclines toward

feels disposed to

gravitates towards

has an inclination

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“I tend to go for salads which are lighter and more suitable for diets.”

Verb

To (attempt to) physically reach or grab (something)

gets one's fingers on

takes a grip of

catches hold of

gets your hands on

takes into custody

takes possession

possesses oneself of

takes receipt of

takes possession of

feels your collar

holds to ransom

puts the snare on

claps a hand on

gains possession of

comes into possession of

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“The pickpocket was certainly persistent, constantly trying to go for my wallet despite my constant swatting away at his palms.”

Verb

To assault or attack (someone)

gets stuck into

launches an attack on

lets someone have it

launches oneself at

falls uponfall upon

makes an assault on

gives someone a beating

beats the living daylights out of

attempts to capture

makes a raid on

takes the offensive

fires a broadside at

makes an onslaught on

beats down upon

launches an attack

assaults physically

beats someone up

makes inroads on

swoops down upon

turns to violence

goes on the offensive

makes a sortie on

conducts an offensive on

makes a foray on

deals a blow to

makes an attack

makes an assault

begins hostilities

begins an assault

arrives in hordes

wreaks havoc on

attacks repeatedly

draws nearer to

comes closer to

moves closer to

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“In the end, he decided to go for his insulter after being subjected to a barrage of put-downs.”

Verb

To pick up or fetch something

Verb

To like in an emphatic manner, or have a strong liking for

finds irresistible

feels deep affection for

cares very much for

carries a torch for

feels affection

feels affection for

holds very dear

becomes infatuated with

becomes smitten with

derives great pleasure from

develops a crush on

falls head over heels in love with

gets a buzz from of

gets a buzz out of

gets a kick from of

gets a kick out of

gives one's heart to

goes a bundle on

has affection for

has a great liking for

has a passion for

has a penchant for

has a predilection for

has a proclivity for

has a soft spot for

has a taste for

has a thing about

has a thing for

has a weakness for

likes very much

loses one's heart to

passionates about

puts on pedestal

takes a fancy to

takes great pleasure in

takes pleasure in

thinks the world of

thoroughly enjoys

gets a thrill out of

gets a charge out of

finds appealing

takes satisfaction in

takes a thrill to

finds pleasure in

finds satisfaction in

has a liking for

derives pleasure from

takes delight in

takes great delight in

has a fondness for

has a preference for

finds agreeable

gets a bang out of

derives satisfaction from

finds enjoyable

gets a charge from of

takes an interest in

likes to indulge in

holds in esteem

takes a shine to

finds attractive

immerses yourself in

has an affection for

gets a thrill from

gets a buzz from

falls in love with

has a good time

feels self-satisfied about

takes great pleasure

feels satisfaction with

takes great delight

enjoys to the full

gets pleasure from

finds great pleasure

amuses oneself with

holds in high regard

puts on a pedestal

holds in admiration

has a high opinion of

sets great store by

stands in awe of

loves intensely

feels affection toward

has a high regard for

takes a liking to

tastes to the full

hits it off with

develops a liking for

gets one's rocks off

entertains oneself

gets one's jollies

indulges oneself

takes satisfaction

indulged yourself

gives oneself up to

gets a bang from

gets a kick from

sets one's heart on

has a craving for

has a yearning for

preens oneself about

pats oneself on the back about

piques oneself on

rubs your hands

congratulates oneself on

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Verb

To have great affection for

finds attractive

carries a torch for

has a thing about

lavishes affection on

has the hots for

takes a liking to

takes a shine to

puts on a pedestal

has a soft spot for

has taken a shine to

takes a fancy to

falls in love with

becomes infatuated with

goes head over heels

loses one's head over

becomes enamored

becomes smitten

becomes infatuated

becomes smitten with

develops a crush on

falls head over heels in love with

falls head over heels

has the horn for

finds sexually attractive

has a thing for

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Verb

(of a proposition) To believe as valid or correct

accepts as true

attaches weight to

considers honest

considers truthful

gives credence to

has no doubt in

places trust in

regards as true

takes at one's word

gives credit to

has confidence in

places confidence in

presumes to be true

puts confidence in

puts your faith in

swallows something hook, line and sinker

takes as gospel

takes as gospel truth

takes for granted

takes something as gospel

keeps the faith

has every confidence in

has a conviction

strongly suspects

places reliance on

pins your faith on

bets bottom dollar on

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Verb

(of a job or task) To agree to take responsibility of

takes responsibility for

is responsible for

are responsible for

takes on oneself

addresses oneself to

concentrates on

sets about with

becomes involved in

devotes oneself to

gets cracking on

gets to grips with

participates in

takes upon oneself

turns one's hand to

gives something a whirl

takes upon yourself

addresses oneself

commits oneself

endeavors to do

takes the plunge

endeavours to do

volunteers oneself to

sets the ball rolling

plunges into it

gets on with it

makes a start on

takes the first step

makes the first move

gets the show on the road

makes a beginning

puts one's hand to the plough

swings into action

sets things moving

rings up the curtain on

gets your skates on

gets the ball rolling

getd down to brass tacks

gets stuck into

gets down to it

begins undertaking

gets one's feet wet

gets weaving on

starts the ball rolling

launches into it

takes first step

gets down to business

gets off one's backside

puts one's shoulder to the wheel

gets one's finger out

lays the first stone

hits the ground running

gets down to the nitty-gritty

gets to work on

buckles down to

occupies oneself with

gets involved in

gets involved with

commits oneself to

settles down to

follows through with

takes responsibility

starts the ball rolling on

sets to work on

gets things moving

puts the wheels in motion

sets the wheels in motion

rolls up one's sleeves

gets going with

immerses yourself

shoots the works

applies oneself to

plays a part in

involves oneself in

becomes involved with

takes responsibility of

takes the reins of

assumes control of

takes control of

comes to power over

takes up the baton for

assumes responsibility for

gains control of

takes command of

takes charge of

assumes responsibility of

becomes interested in

begins to participate in

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Verb

To decide on

makes up your mind on

comes to a conclusion on

comes to a decision on

comes to an agreement on

commits oneself to

makes a choice on

makes a decision on

reaches a decision on

takes a stand on

discriminates between

makes a selection on

puts one's finger on

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Verb

To strike blows in all directions

Verb

To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf

tears to pieces

Verb

To advocate or show support for something

lends support to

holds a brief for

gets on bandwagon

goes to bat for

runs interference for

campaigns on behalf of

takes a liking to

gives the nod to

takes a shine to

receives gladly

holds up one's end

comes to the defence of

gives support to

gives backing to

gives one's blessing to

throws your weight behind

takes up the cudgels for

allies oneself with

speaks in favor of

beats the drum for

speaks favorably of

offers recommendation

goes on record for

looks on with favour

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Verb

To engage in a vigorous physical struggle or fight

raises your fists

starts fighting

Verb

To reach a decision or recommendation

comes to a decision

makes a decision

makes up your mind

reaches a conclusion

reaches a decision

reaches decision

arrives at conclusion

comes to agreement

comes to conclusion

comes to decision

commits oneself

draws a conclusion

has the intention

makes up one's mind

makes your mind up

settles on a plan of action

comes to a conclusion

comes to a decision about

comes to an agreement

says to oneself

makes a point of

comes to the conclusion

takes a decision

calls the shots

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Verb

To prefer, desire, or choose to have something

has a preference for

inclines toward

feels inclined toward

has an urge for

takes a liking to

takes a shine to

inclines towards

shows favouritism towards

has as a favourite

treats with partiality

holds in higher regard

thinks more highly of

has a bias towards

has a craving for

has a yearning for

sets one's heart on

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Verb

To seek a social or romantic alliance with

pays addresses to

pays attention to

seeks the hand of

sets your cap at

Verb

To devote effort to something

concentrates on

applies oneself to

buckles down to

devotes oneself to

settles down to

becomes involved in

gets cracking on

gets stuck into

gets to grips with

gets weaving on

tries to deal with

tries to sort out

knuckles down to

directs attention to

turns one's hand to

gets to work at

busies oneself with

sinks your teeth into

takes a shot at

takes the bit between your teeth

takes measures about

sets your hand to

gives something a try

addresses oneself to

hammers away at

gives something a whirl

tries to cope with

starts the ball rolling

steps up to the plate

tries on for size

gives something a go

comes to grips with

applies oneself

takes charge of

sets to work on

gets to work on

occupies oneself with

gets started on

goes to work on

gets a handle on

gives attention to

struggles against

turns one's attention to

begins to tackle

makes a start on

strives against

gets involved in

turns your attention to

takes control of

takes responsibility for

makes arrangements for

speaks in response to

behaves towards

conducts oneself towards

comes to terms with

gives a sermon on

gives a dissertation on

pontificates on

gives a speech on

gives a discourse on

gives an oration on

drones on about

delivers a sermon on

gives a lecture on

gives an address on

makes a speech on

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Verb

To attempt or try

takes a crack at

makes an attempt

gives something a whirl

does one's best

makes an effort

makes a pass at

gives something a go

moves heaven and earth

puts yourself out

exerts yourself

does all one can

leans over backwards

bends over backwards

gives it your all

makes an all-out effort

ruptures yourself

pulls out all the stops

gives it your best shot

knocks oneself out

gives it a burl

takes it on oneself

does your damnedest

breaks your neck

gives it a whirl

does your utmost

leaves no stone unturned

spares no effort

applies oneself

jumps through hoops

does all you can

goes for the jugular

falls over backwards

makes every effort

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Verb

To give formal consent to

gives stamp of approval

gives the go-ahead

gives the green light

gives the thumbs up to

gives the green light to

gives permission

gives someone leave

gives permission for

gives one's assent to

legitimatizes^US

gives leave for

gives someone authorization

gives the go-ahead to

grants the right

gives your blessing

gives the OK to

gives carte blanche

lends your name to

gives one's blessing to

gives consent to

takes kindly to

goes along with

gives the thumbs up

decriminalizes^US

gives the stamp of approval to

decriminalises^UK

gives permission to

gives authority to

grants the right to

gives approval to

grants permission to

puts into effect

pronounces lawful

gives the right to

gives a blank cheque to

circumstantiates

rationalizes^US

gives the nod to

gives weight to

lends weight to

shows to be true

gives substance to

shows beyond doubt

gives credence to

puts the seal of approval on

rationalises^UK

gives a permit to

grants a licence to

grants a permit to

gives a licence to

grants authority to

gives authorization to

grants leave to

grants authorization to

gives the go-ahead for

gives authority

offers grounds for

puts John Hancock on

gives green light

gives ground for

gives one's consent

confers a right to

declares lawful

makes legally binding

lets someone have

gives authority for

gives a diploma to

gives a certificate to

gives the green light for

gives the seal of approval to

gives a right to

gives one's word

gives something the go ahead

gives the power to

gives someone the authority

invests with power

gives the means to

allows to happen

gives consent for

officially approves

gives approval for

bears the brunt of

takes something on board

accepts as valid

gives the right

gives the okay to

goes with the flow

confers a right

says the magic word

pays attention to

plays along with

comes to an agreement on

provides a justification for

makes a case for

provides an explanation for

admits to office

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Verb

To engage in competition to attain a position or prize

Verb

To seize an opportunity or circumstance

takes advantage of

Verb

To provide with money for a particular purpose

picks up the check

picks up the tab

primes the pump

provides security

puts up money fo

furnishes credit for

puts money into

provides capital for

picks up the tab for

foots the bill for

sets up in business

acts as guarantor of

provides money for

provides security for

puts up the money for

provides finance for

gives a donation to

gives backing to

donates money for

leaves money for

lays out money on

gets a piece of

buys a stake in

takes a stake in

sinks money into

spends money on

financially supports

acts as a guarantor for

takes the risk for

treats someone to

defrays the cost of

lends your name to

provides financing

gives a boost to

furthers the interests of

supports financially

settles money on

bequeaths money for

gives money towards

donates money to

makes prosperous

lends support to

paves the way for

makes a contribution to

gives a grant to

pays a subsidy to

gives support to

feathers one's nest

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Verb

To engage in a competition or contest

goes head to head

jockeys for position

nominates yourself

goes for jugular

knocks oneself out

puts yourself forward

gives all one's got

mixes it up with

goes for the gold

matches yourself against

goes for the jugular

strives against

struggles against

pits oneself against

matches strength

participates in

pitches oneself against

goes up against in contest

goes up against

engages in hostilities

skirmishes with

does battle with

fights like cat and dog

competes against

exchanges blows

wages war against

takes up arms against

campaigns against

engages in combat

carries on hostilities

has a misunderstanding

puts up a fight

faces off against

contends against

take issue with

comes to blows with

comes into conflict

mounts an attack

enters the lists

marches against

takes the field against

takes the field

takes part in a race

seeks to displace

begins battle with

goes toe to toe with

contents against

goes one on one with

goes eyeball to eyeball with

contradicts each other

lets someone have it

rips into each other

enters into combat with

mounts an attack on

comes to close quarters with

gives battle to

joins battle with

shoots it out with

fights back against

scrimmages with

crosses swords with

locks horns with

goes at it hammer and tongs

gets tough with

takes exception

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Verb

To feel favorably disposed towards someone or something

gravitates toward

has a penchant for

has a preference for

has a liking for

shows a preference for

Verb

To physically attack

falls uponfall upon

physically attacks

lets someone have it

jumps down one's throat

knocks into the middle of next week

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