Run For

Synonyms of run for

• contend for
• compete for
• vie for

Antonyms of run for

• give up on
• withdraw from
• drop out of

Collocations of run for

run for president

Frequency: 90 %

He announced his intention to run for president next year.

run for office

Frequency: 80 %

She decided to run for office in the upcoming election.

run for mayor

Frequency: 70 %

The current mayor will not run for reelection, so many candidates are running for mayor.

run for governor

Frequency: 65 %

She has been preparing for years to run for governor of the state.

run for Congress

Frequency: 60 %

He has the support of many constituents as he prepares to run for Congress.

Idiomatic Expressions for run for

• Phrase: run for your life
  Meaning: to flee or escape quickly in order to avoid danger or harm
  Usage: As soon as the bear appeared, the hikers ran for their lives.