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English Meaning

In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.

1. 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.
2. Used to indicate a destination: headed off for town.
3. Used to indicate the object of a desire, intention, or perception: had a nose for news; eager for success.
4. Used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action: prepared lunch for us.
5. On behalf of: spoke for all the members.
6. In favor of: Were they for or against the proposal?
7. In place of: a substitute for eggs.
8. Used to indicate equivalence or equality: paid ten dollars for a ticket; repeated the conversation word for word.
9. Used to indicate correlation or correspondence: took two steps back for every step forward.
10. Used to indicate amount, extent, or duration: a bill for five dollars; walked for miles; stood in line for an hour.
11. Used to indicate a specific time: had an appointment for two o'clock.
12. Used to indicate a number of attempts: shot three for four from the foul line.
13. As being: take for granted; mistook me for the librarian.
14. Used to indicate an actual or implied listing or choosing: For one thing, we can't afford it.
15. As a result of; because of: jumped for joy.
16. Used to indicate appropriateness or suitability: It will be for the judge to decide.
17. Notwithstanding; despite: For all the problems, it was a valuable experience.
18. As regards; concerning: a stickler for neatness.
19. Considering the nature or usual character of: was spry for his advanced age.
20. In honor of: named for her grandmother.
21. Because; since.