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conjunction
preposition
(UK usage) He looks better for having lost weight.
She was the worse for drink.
- On behalf of.
- In order to obtain or acquire.
He's going for his doctorate.
Do you want to go for coffee?
People all over Greece looked to Delphi for answers.
Can you go to the store for some eggs?
I'm saving up for a car.
Don't wait for an answer.
What did he ask you for?
He was headed for the door when he remembered.
She's spry for an old lady.
- Used to indicate the subject of a to-infinitive.
All I want is for you to be happy. (=All I want is that you be happy.)
- Used to construe various verbs. See the entry for the phrasal verb.
Extra examples
It was very pleasant for me.
She was named for her grandmother.
We are for mutual understanding.
I could not sleep for the heat.
He speaks for the court.
I've got a present for you.
Someone left a message for Vicky.
We need a new battery for the radio.
These chairs are for the office.
I looked after the kids for them.
Let me carry that bag for you.
The doctor knew that there was nothing he could do for her.
Charles died fighting for his country.
What can I do for you (=used to ask a customer if you can help them)?
What did you do that for?
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