go for

US /ɡoʊ fɔːr/
UK /ɡoʊ fɔːr/
"go for" picture
1.

to choose or select something

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I think I'll go for the pasta tonight.
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She decided to go for the job offer in New York.
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chooseselectopt forpick
2.

to try to achieve or obtain something

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He's going to go for the world record.
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We should go for a win in this match.
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aim forstrive forpursueseek
3.

to attack someone or something

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The dog suddenly went for the mailman.
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The lion went for the weakest gazelle in the herd.
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attackassaultcharge atpounce on
4.

to be attracted to someone or something

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He really goes for intelligent women.
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I don't usually go for modern art, but this piece is amazing.
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likebe keen onbe attracted tofancy
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gogo ingo ongo byno gogo withgo into