Synonyms for go for

Most common

take to · apply · accept · hope · pass for

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, for.

   Tickets are going for upwards of $100.

2. v. 2

   To try for, to attempt to reach.

   I'll go for the world record.

3. v. 3

   To undertake (an action); to choose an option.

   I went for the pay-as-you-go plan.

Example sentences

• apply I didn't apply for the job that Tom told me about.
• accept We are sorry we are unable to accept your request.
• hope I hope he'll be able to come! I'd like to see him.

By length

2 letters

go¹

4 letters

hope¹, hold¹

5 letters

apply², fancy²

6 letters

accept²

7 letters

consent²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (apply² = 2 syllables).