CEFR A2

go for

verb

Meaning

To choose or select something.

Examples

She decided to go for the salad instead of the burger.
When asked about his favorite color, he went for green.

Synonyms: choose, select, opt for, pick

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go for (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: ɡəʊ fɔː

Definition

To choose or select something.

Examples

She decided to go for the salad instead of the burger.
When asked about his favorite color, he went for green.

How to Use go for

go for something (prepositional phrase): To choose or select something. — "I'll go for the chicken salad."
go for it (idiom): To try hard to achieve something; to be enthusiastic. — "If you want to be an actor, you should go for it!"
go for someone (prepositional phrase): To attack someone. — "The guard dog went for the intruder."
go for a [activity] (collocation): To participate in an activity, often for leisure. — "We're going for a swim at the beach."

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