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send for

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɛnd fɚ/ · UK /ˈsend fə/

send for means: To ask someone to come, usually because you need their help.

verb

SUMMONB2

To ask someone to come, usually because you need their help.

  • Please send for a doctor.
  • They sent for the manager when the machine broke.
  • Have you sent for someone to help?

How to use it: send for someone (We sent for a nurse when his fever rose.)

Similar words: summon, call for

Common phrases: send for someone, send for help, send for a doctor

REQUEST DELIVERYB2

To ask for something to be delivered to you.

  • I sent for a catalogue.
  • She sends for seeds every spring.
  • Did you send for the application form?

How to use it: send for something (You can send for a free sample online.)

Similar words: send away for, order

Common phrases: send for something, send for a catalogue

MOCK SOMEONEC2

To attack or make fun of someone, especially in a song.

  • He likes to send for other rappers.
  • Her latest track sends for an old rival.
  • The comedian sent for everyone in the audience.

How to use it: send for someone (The rapper sent for his rival in a new track.)

Similar words: diss, mock, roast

Common phrases: send for someone, send for rivals

Questions about send for

What does send for mean?

To ask someone to come, usually because you need their help.

What is send for in other languages?

Türkçe: çağırmak · Español: mandar llamar · Français: faire venir · Deutsch: holen lassen · Italiano: mandare a chiamare · 日本語: 呼びにやる

How do you pronounce send for?

In American English /ˈsɛnd fɚ/; in British English /ˈsend fə/.

How do you use send for in a sentence?

Please send for a doctor. They sent for the manager when the machine broke.

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