Go For

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ fɔr/

Definitions of go for

verb to attempt to achieve or obtain something; to choose or prefer something

Example Sentences

A1 I go for a walk every morning.

A2 She decided to go for a run to clear her mind.

B1 I always go for the vegetarian option at restaurants.

B2 He wants to go for a promotion at work.

C1 The team decided to go for the championship this year.

C2 She is determined to go for gold in the upcoming competition.

Examples of go for in a Sentence

formal I will go for a walk in the park to clear my mind.

informal Let's go for some ice cream after dinner.

slang I'm going for a dip in the pool to cool off.

figurative I always go for the gold in everything I do.

Grammatical Forms of go for

• past tense: went
• plural: go for
• comparative: go for more
• superlative: go for the most
• present tense: go for
• future tense: will go for
• perfect tense: have gone for
• continuous tense: is going for
• singular: goes for
• positive degree: go for
• infinitive: to go for
• gerund: going for
• participle: gone for

Origin and Evolution of go for

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'go for' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'gān' meaning 'to go' and the preposition 'for'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'go for' has evolved to signify pursuing or choosing something, often with determination or enthusiasm.