fər,
(ˈ)fȯr 
Southern also (ˈ)fär
1
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
now for a good rest
run for your life
an eye for a bargain
2
a
: as being or constituting
taken for a fool
eggs for breakfast
b
—used as a function word to indicate an actual or implied enumeration or selection
for one thing, the price is too high
3
: because of
can't sleep for the heat
4
—used as a function word to indicate suitability or fitness
it is not for you to choose
ready for action
5
a
: in place of
go to the store for me
b(1)
: on behalf of : representing
speaks for the court
(2)
: in favor of
all for the plan
6
: in spite of
—usually used with all
for all his large size, he moves gracefully
7
: with respect to : concerning
a stickler for detail
heavy for its size
8
a
—used as a function word to indicate equivalence in exchange
$10 for a hat
, equality in number or quantitypoint for point
, or correspondence or correlationfor every one that works, you'll find five that don't
b
—used as a function word to indicate number of attempts
0 for 4
9
—used as a function word to indicate duration of time or extent of space
gone for two days
10
: in honor of : after
named for her grandmother
: for the reason that : on this ground : because
1
foreign
2
forestry
free on rail
1
: so as to involve prohibition, exclusion, omission, failure, neglect, or refusal
forbid
2
: destructively or detrimentally
fordo
3
: completely : excessively : to exhaustion : to pieces
forspent
Synonyms
Examples of for in a Sentence
Conjunction
the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time
Recent Examples on the Web
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 May 2024
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes at 375º and transfer to a rack to cool.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 8 May 2024
And for six hours on May 26, the speedway effectively transforms into a city within the city.
—Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024
When will the Norwood Lateral eastbound reopen? Despite April's above-average rain levels and tornado watch, construction on the Norwood Lateral remains on schedule, said Kathleen Fuller, spokesperson for the transportation department.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, was sentenced last month to 18 months in prison for mistakenly loading a live bullet into the gun.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 May 2024
And with that, the prize for Wednesday's drawing resets and is now worth $20 million.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The winning numbers for Monday night's drawing were 7, 23, 24, 56, 60, and the Powerball is 25.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The chip’s label had a warning saying the product was only for adult consumption.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Preposition
The mystery-thriller stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor and is set for a March 2025 release under Bad Robot’s deal at Warner Bros.
Abrams and Powell are both represented by CAA.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 May 2024
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes at 375º and transfer to a rack to cool.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 8 May 2024
And for six hours on May 26, the speedway effectively transforms into a city within the city.
—Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024
When will the Norwood Lateral eastbound reopen? Despite April's above-average rain levels and tornado watch, construction on the Norwood Lateral remains on schedule, said Kathleen Fuller, spokesperson for the transportation department.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, was sentenced last month to 18 months in prison for mistakenly loading a live bullet into the gun.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 May 2024
And with that, the prize for Wednesday's drawing resets and is now worth $20 million.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The winning numbers for Monday night's drawing were 7, 23, 24, 56, 60, and the Powerball is 25.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The chip’s label had a warning saying the product was only for adult consumption.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 May 2024
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for
1 of 2 preposition
fər
(ˈ)fȯ(ə)r
1
—used to indicate a purpose
money for lunch
, an intended goalleft for work
, or an object of one's desirenow for a good rest
2
: as being
do you take me for a fool
eggs for breakfast
3
: because of
cried for joy
4
a
: in support of
fighting for their country
b
—used to indicate suitability or fitness
it's not for me to say
medicine for an illness
c
: so as to bring about a certain state
shouted the news for all to hear
5
a
: in place of
go to the store for me
b
: as the equal or equivalent of in an exchange or loan
paid $10 for a hat
6
: in spite of
unconvinced for all the clever arguments
7
: with respect to : concerning
had an eye for news
8
—used to indicate equality or proportion
point for point
tall for your age
9
—used to indicate length of time or extent of space
waited for several hours
10
: after entry 2 sense 3a
named for my grandmother
for
2 of 2 conjunction
: for the reason that : on this ground : because
they were certainly there, for I saw them
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