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To have picked one option over another
“In the end, we decided to go for the simplest, and most democratic, approach.”
Past tense for to have (a target) as a goal
“He decided to go for broke and put his reputation and job on the line.”
Past tense for to have a preference or liking for
“I tend to go for salads which are lighter and more suitable for diets.”
Past tense for to (attempt to) physically reach or grab (something)
“The pickpocket was certainly persistent, constantly trying to go for my wallet despite my constant swatting away at his palms.”
Past tense for to assault or attack (someone)
“In the end, he decided to go for his insulter after being subjected to a barrage of put-downs.”
Past tense for to pick up or fetch something
Past tense for to like in an emphatic manner, or have a strong liking for
Past tense for to have great affection for
Past tense for to try to acquire or gain
(of a proposition) Past tense for to believe as valid or correct
(buying or selling) Past tense for to be purchasable for a specified price
(of a job or task) Past tense for to agree to take responsibility of
Past tense for to strike blows in all directions
Past tense for to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
Past tense for to advocate or show support for something
Past tense for to engage in a vigorous physical struggle or fight
Past tense for to reach a decision or recommendation
Past tense for to prefer, desire, or choose to have something
Past tense for to seek a social or romantic alliance with
Past tense for to devote effort to something
Past tense for to attempt or try
Past tense for to give formal consent to
Past tense for to engage in competition to attain a position or prize
Past tense for to seize an opportunity or circumstance
Past tense for to provide with money for a particular purpose
Past tense for to engage in a competition or contest
Past tense for to feel favorably disposed towards someone or something
Past tense for to physically attack
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