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go for
verb
1 go for
Be pertinent or relevant or applicable:
— The same rules go for everyone.
synonyms: apply, hold.
Dutch: gelden, kloppen, opgaan, strekken, uitkomen, uitstrekken, valideren, vigeren
2 go for
Give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to:
— I go for this resolution.
synonyms: accept, consent.
Dutch: instemmen, toestemmen, goedvinden, accepteren, aanvaarden
3 go for
Intend with some possibility of fulfilment.
synonym: hope.
4 go for
Have a fancy or particular liking or desire for.
synonyms: fancy, take to.
Dutch: mogen, vallen
5 go for
Make an attempt at achieving something.
synonym: try for.
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