Phrase Hound found 2,402+ phrases and 637 compound words that contain for. The most common are listed below. Open for in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 2,402+
- for exampleAs an example.
- for saleBeing offered for purchase.
- for freeWithout paying; free.
- for allIn spite of, despite.
- for funIn order to obtain pleasure or excitement.
- look forTo seek.
- looking forpresent participle and gerund of look for
- for goodIn a way that is conclusive and final.
- up forWilling to participate in; interested in.
- for nowAt the moment (suggesting a deferral of the likelihood of change).
- pay-forSomething which is used to pay for a bill, such as an increase in taxes.
- for realGenuine, true; serious, earnest.
- care forTo attend to the needs of, especially in the manner of a nurse or personal aide.
- for oneAs the first in a number of examples or reasons.
- for rentBeing offered for renting.
- for sureDefinitely, positively, without a doubt.
- for the worldSynonym of for worlds: For any consideration; on any account.
- account forTo explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
- ask forTo request; to order.
- call forTo shout out in order to summon (a person).
- for lifeFor the rest of a person's life.
- stand forTo mean; to symbolize; to represent; especially of an acronym or abbreviation.
- for the bestHaving the best possible outcome eventually.
- go forUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, for.
- for the recordFor the purpose of being recorded, especially when already known.
Compound words 637
- forgetTo lose remembrance of.
- freightThe transportation of goods (originally by water; now also (chiefly US) by land); also, the hiring of a vehicle or vessel for such transportation.
- forbidTo disallow; to proscribe.
- forgiveTo pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
- whereforeWhy, for what reason, because of what.
- forlornAbandoned, deserted, left behind.
- forgoTo do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.
- forbearTo keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
- forswearTo renounce or deny something, especially under oath.
- frumpA frumpy person, somebody who is unattractive, drab or dowdy.