go for

To choose something or decide to do something, especially after thinking about it.

• I will go for the soup.
• She saw a chance and went for it.
• Which colour are you going for?

How to use it: go for something (I went for the cheaper model.); go for it (If you want to enter the competition, go for it!)

Similar words: choose, opt for

Common phrases: go for it, go for something

To go somewhere to get something or do an activity.

• I will go for some bread.
• Shall we go for a walk?
• They went for coffee after work.

How to use it: go for something (We went for a swim after lunch.)

Common phrases: go for milk, go for a walk

To try to win, reach, or achieve something.

• Go for the prize!
• He went for the record but fell short.
• Our team is going for gold this summer.

How to use it: go for something (She is going for the world title this year.)

Similar words: aim for, try for, pursue

Common phrases: go for gold, go for the record

To suddenly attack someone or try to hurt part of their body.

• The dog went for him.
• She went for his face with her nails.
• Watch out! That goose might go for you.

How to use it: go for someone/something (The dog went for my leg.)

Similar words: attack, lunge at

Common phrases: go for someone, go for the throat

To like, prefer, or accept something, such as an idea or plan.

• I do not go for spicy food.
• The boss went for our idea immediately.
• Will the council go for a plan this expensive?

How to use it: go for something (The committee would never go for that proposal.)

Similar words: like, accept, favour

Opposites: reject

Common phrases: go for an idea, go for something

To feel strongly attracted to someone, sometimes as soon as you see them.

• She really goes for him.
• He went for her as soon as they met.
• Do you usually go for quiet people?

How to use it: go for someone (She tends to go for men with a good sense of humour.)

Similar words: be attracted to, fancy

Common phrases: go for someone, really go for someone