go for

uncountable · irregular verb · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

A phrasal verb used to indicate choosing, attempting, or pursuing something, or to express a preference or intention.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения выбора, попытки или стремления к чему-либо, а также для выражения предпочтения или намерения.esVerbo compuesto que se usa para indicar elección, intento o búsqueda de algo, así como para expresar preferencia o intención.frVerbe à particule utilisé pour indiquer un choix, une tentative ou une aspiration vers quelque chose, ainsi que pour exprimer une préférence ou une intention.dePartikelverb, das die Auswahl oder Entscheidung für etwas, den Versuch oder das Streben nach etwas sowie die Neigung oder Absicht ausdrückt, etwas zu bevorzugen.ptVerbo frasal usado para indicar escolha, tentativa ou busca de algo, além de expressar preferência ou intenção.zh短语动词，表示选择、尝试或追求某事物，也可表示偏好或意图。arفعل مركب يُستخدم للدلالة على الاختيار أو المحاولة أو السعي إلى شيء ما، وكذلك للتعبير عن التفضيل أو النية.

1. Choose or select informal

   To decide on or choose something from a range of options.

   • I think I'll go for the blue shirt instead of the red one.
   • She went for the chocolate cake for dessert.
   • Which option did you go for in the end?

   ruВыбратьeselegirfropter pour / choisirdeSich entscheiden fürptEscolherzh选择arاختيار

   Synonyms: choosepickplump forselectsettle ontake

   Antonyms: avoidbypassdeclinerefuserejectspurn

2. Attempt or try to achieve informal

   To try to get or achieve something, often with effort.

   • He decided to go for the gold medal in the competition.
   • She's going for a promotion at work.
   • You should go for it if you really want that job.

   ruДобиватьсяesIntentar conseguirfrchercher à obtenirdeAnstrebenptTentar alcançarzh争取arالسعي إلى

   Synonyms: attemptgo afterpursueseektry for

   Antonyms: avoideschewshun

3. Attack or criticize informal

   To physically attack someone or to criticize them verbally.

   • The dog suddenly went for the mailman.
   • The politician went for his opponent during the debate.
   • She went for him with a sharp remark about his laziness.

   ruНападать или критиковатьesAtacar o criticarfrattaquer ou critiquerdeAngreifen oder kritisierenptAtacar ou criticarzh攻击或批评arالهجوم أو النقد

   Synonyms: assailattackberatecriticizelay intoset upontear intoturn on

   Antonyms: commenddefendpraiseprotectsupport

• gone for past participle
• went for past simple
• going for present participle
• goes for third person singular

Base verb: go