go for meaning and definition

GO FOR verb

Definition of go for (verb)

1. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
   • "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"
   • synonyms: apply, hold
2. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
   • "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution"
   • synonyms: accept, consent
   • antonym: decline
3. intend with some possibility of fulfilment
   • "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
   • synonyms: hope
4. have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
   • "She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window"
   • synonyms: fancy, take to
5. make an attempt at achieving something
   • "She tried for the Olympics"
   • synonyms: try for