FOR

Definition: FOR

FOR

Conjunction

1. Since; because; introducing a reason of something before advanced, a cause, motive, explanation, justification, or the like, of an action related or a statement made. It is logically nearly equivalent to since, or because, but connects less closely, and is sometimes used as a very general introduction to something suggested by what has gone before.

2. Because; by reason that; for that; indicating, in Old English, the reason of anything.

Noun

1. One who takes, or that which is said on, the affrimative side; that which is said in favor of some one or something; -- the antithesis of against, and commonly used in connection with it.

Preposition

1. Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.

2. Indicating the space or time through which an action or state extends; hence, during; in or through the space or time of.

3. Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; -- generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc.

4. Indicating that in the character of or as being which anything is regarded or treated; to be, or as being.

5. Indicating that on place of or instead of which anything acts or serves, or that to which a substitute, an equivalent, a compensation, or the like, is offered or made; instead of, or place of.

6. Indicating that toward which the action of anything is directed, or the point toward which motion is made; /ntending to go to.

7. Indicating that in favor of which, or in promoting which, anything is, or is done; hence, in behalf of; in favor of; on the side of; -- opposed to against.

8. Indicating the remoter and indirect object of an act; the end or final cause with reference to which anything is, acts, serves, or is done.

9. Indicating the antecedent cause or occasion of an action; the motive or inducement accompanying and prompting to an act or state; the reason of anything; that on account of which a thing is or is done.

10. In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Date "FOR" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1010. (references)

Etymology: For \For\, preposition [Anglo-Saxon for, fore; akin to Old Saxon for, fora, furi, Dutch voor, Old High German fora, German vor, Old High German furi, German f["u]r, Icelandic fyrir, Swedish f["o]r, Danish for, adverb f["o]r, Gothic fa['u]r, fa['u]ra, Latin pro, Greek, Sanskrit pra-. Compare to Fore, First, Foremost, Forth. (references)

Computing

Agriculture

Shipping

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

Synonyms: FOR

Attribution

Adverb: hence, thence, therefore, for, since, on account of, because, owing to; on that account; from this cause, from that cause; thanks to, forasmuch as; whence, propter hoc.

Contention

Compete with, cope with, vie with, race with; outvie, emulate, rival; run a race; contend; for, stipulate for, stickle for; insist upon, make a point of.

Love

Verb: love, like, affect, fancy, care for, take an interest in, be partial to, sympathize with; affection; be in love; with Adjective: have a love; n. for, entertain a love; n. for, harbor cherish a love; n. for; regard, revere; take to, bear love to, be wedded to; set one's affections on; make much of, feast one's eyes on; hold dear, prize; hug, cling to, cherish, pet.

Motive

Adverb: because, therefore; (cause); from this motive, from that motive; for this reason, for that reason; for; by reason of, for the sake of, count of; out of, from, as, forasmuch as.

Preparation

Train; (teach); inure; (habituate); breed; prepare; for; rehearse; make provision for; take steps, take measures, take precautions; provide, provide against; beat up for recruits; open the door to; (facilitate).

Adverb: in preparation, in anticipation of; against, for; abroach.

Undertaking

Take up, take in hand; tackle; set about, go about; set to, fall to, set to work; launch forth; set up shop; put in hand, put in execution; set forward; break the neck of a business, be in, for; put one's hand to, put one's foot in; betake oneself to, turn one's hand to, go to do; begin; broach, one's (originate); put one's hand to the plow, lay one's hand to the plow, put one's shoulder to the wheel.

Crosswords: FOR

Danish (by, for, from, of, on, since, to, too, too much, toward, towards), Esperanto (away), Latin (say, sing in verse, speak, talk about), Norwegian (because of, for, for sake of, lining, on account of, owing to, through, too), Pidgin English (for, is), Portuguese (it were), Portuguese Brazilian (it were), Romanian (forum, tribunal), Vietnamese (mad).

Look, Chip, I've been waiting for you all my life (On the Town; writing credit: Adolph Green and Betty Comden)

How do you know for sure (A Beautiful Mind; writing credit: Akiva Goldsman)

For you, Brad, I've got five (American Beauty; writing credit: Alan Ball)

The dress is for sale (Indecent Proposal; writing credit: Amy Holden Jones)

You're looking for him. I know because I was once looking for the same thing (The Matrix; writing credit: Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski.)

And you're looking for the answer in her eyes (Things We Do For Love; performing artist: 10 CC)

So get ready for this, mind your own biz (Get Ready For This; performing artist: 2 Unlimited)

Feels just like I'm falling for the first time (Falling For The First Time; performing artist: Barenaked Ladies)

Been running strong for seven years (Stay Together For The Kids; performing artist: Blink-182)

Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for ((Everything I Do) I Do It For You; performing artist: Bryan Adams)

Pity is for living, envy is for dead. (references; author: Mark Twain)

I do benefits for all religions -- I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality. (references; author: Bob Hope)

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he... (references; author: Proverbs 23:7)

Better to suffer for the truth than be rewarded for a lie. (references; author: Swedish Proverb)

A thief passes for a gentleman, when stealing has made him rich. (references; author: Ancient Proverb)

Alice asks for axes. (references; author: unknown)

Cheerful Charles chose cherry chocolates for Cheri. (references; author: unknown)

Climbing crimes are lures for crowded clowns. (references; author: unknown)

I need not your needles, they're needless to me; for kneading of noodles, 'twere needless, you see; but did my neat knickers but need to be kneed, I then should have need of your needles indeed. (references; author: unknown)

Paul, please pause for proper applause. (references; author: unknown)

Yoga for Beginners (1999)

Out for a Kill (2003)

Deacons for Defense (2003)

For Whom the Sun Shines (1974)

Waiting for Fidel (1974)

Noises for the Leg (performing artist: The Bonzo Dog Band)

All For Love (performing artist: Rod Stewart, & Sting Bryan Adams)

Save The Last Dance For Me (performing artist: The Drifters)

These Boots Are Made for Walkin' (performing artist: The Fixx)

Waiting For A Girl Like You (performing artist: Foreigner)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

References

• The 2000 Import and Export Market for Wool and Other Animal Hair Excluding Wool Tops in Argentina (reference)

• Bank for International Settlements: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis (reference)

• DCI Database for Commerce & Industry AG: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis (reference)

• Electronic For Imaging Incorporated: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis (reference)

• ETEBA - National Investment Bank for Industrial Development SA: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis (reference)

  (more reference examples)

Books

• New Thinking for a New Millennium: The Processes and Application of Abstracting (reference)

• For Time & All Absurdity (reference)

• Petrophysical Analysis of Geophysical Logs, National Drilling Company-U.S. Geological Survey Ground-Water Research Project for Abu Dhabi Emirate (reference)

• Public Relations Kit For Dummies® (reference)

• Life Abundant: Rethinking Theology and Economy for a Planet in Peril (reference)

  (more book examples)

Periodicals

• American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Membership (reference)

• Society For The Study Of The Crusades & The Latin East Bulletin (reference)

• International Association For Cross Cultural Psychology Bulletin (reference)

• Australian Centre For Industrial Relations Research & Teaching Current Awareness Service (reference)

• Hawaii Association For Supervision & Curriculum Development Membership (reference)

  (more periodical examples)

Theater & Movies

• For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf (Broadway Theatre Archive) (reference)

• Colter:Jessi Sings Just for Kids (reference)

• Bowling for Columbine (reference)

• Krav Maga: Basic Combatives - Combative Techniques for Self Defense & Fighting (reference)

• Come Together - A Night for John Lennon's Words and Music (reference)

  (more DVD examples; more video examples)

Music

• Waiting for My Rocket to Come (reference)

• Comfort for the Traveler [ENHANCED] (reference)

• The Lounge: A Superb Collection for Comfortable Li (reference)

• Copland: Appalachian Spring/Fanfare For The Common Man/El Salón México/Danzón Cubano (reference)

• Communicating for Influence (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

High Tech

• Toner Collector (7k Image) for Docuprint C55 Nc60 (reference)

• 2.5/5GB Cart for colorado & Other Drives 1-pack (reference)

• Voice Xpress for Medicine Medical Compendium 4.0 (reference)

• Magellan GPS Companion for the Palm m500 (reference)

• Rumba Office 2000 for Citrix & Term Server Migration CD (5 CONC USERS) (reference)

  (more camera examples; more video game examples; more computer examples; more electronic examples; more software examples)

Consumer Goods

• Oneida Colonial Boston 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4 (reference)

• Oneida Color Trends White 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4 (reference)

• Euro-Pro Combo Pack for EP704SH (9 paper bags, 1 belt, 1 post-motor filter, 1 pre-motor filter) (reference)

• Biesemeyer 78-925 Right Table Extension for 78-900 and 78-904 50" Commercial Fences (reference)

• Freud K125 7/16" Radius Knife Set For Freud PC124 Concave Radius Cutter (reference)

  (more baby examples; more wireless phone examples; more garden examples; more kitchen examples; more tool examples)

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From on overhead angle, a plate of potatoes and green beans, a bowl of tomatoes and yellow peppers with sour cream dip and a tossed salad are shown on a white tablecloth. Across the middle of the table, grey letters read: "Include 3-5 servings of vegetables daily". Shot on 4x5 format. This was used in the 1989 calendar "Eat for Good Health" April 1989. See artwork: PV-19. Credit: Bill Branson (photographer).

Schematic diagram of chromosomes 8, 2, 14, and 22 which are involved in the translocations (usually 8;14, less frequently 8;22 or 2;8) which occur in Burkitt's Lymphoma. The break points for these translocations are identified by the banding regions (q24, p13, q32 and q11). These break points on chromosomes 2, 14, and 22 correspond to chromosomal regions to which have been mapped the kappa, heavy chain and lambda constant region genes respectively. Credit: Unknown photographer/artist.

The CDC moved its location to Clifton Road after construction was completed in 1960. In 1947, Emory University donated the land on Clifton Road for the new CDC headquarters, but construction did not begin for more than a decade. Credit: CDC.

Strategies for prevention includes proper safety procedures for babies in cars. Credit: CDC.

"Ellipsoid Pulsate" (movie) by Joe Seale. There is also a hi-res version. Click on Edit inside DPGraph for more info.

"Six Spheres Pulsate Colors" (movie) by Joe Seale. Use DPGraph's Scrollbar to vary A, B, C, or D. Click on Edit inside DPGraph for more info.

Scientists Look for Signs of Pollution in the Superhighway in the Sky. Credit: NASA.

SeaWiFS 30 August 1999 view of Dennis - click on image for larger view. For Hi-Res view visit the SeaWiFS Homepage. Credit: NASA.

Glenn Suits-Up for Launch. Credit: NASA.

Satellites For Sale. Credit: NASA.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

No one shall be arrested or imprisoned upon the appeal of a woman, for the death of any other than her husband. (reference)

The law man was under, was rather for appropriating. (Second Treatise of Government)

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. (reference)

When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. (reference)

Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. (reference)

But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. (reference)

He is entitled to the remedy for which he applies. (reference)

They wish for a bourgeoisie without a proletariat. (reference)

And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all case when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. (Abraham Lincoln)

It is for us the living rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. (The Gettysburg Address)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it.

I rather believe you are giving me more credit for acuteness than I deserve

Alice was sorry for this, as she wanted to hear the news too.

Up Scrooge went, not caring a button for that

But, as for me, I come to the inquest with other senses than they possess

The larger the diocese of the patron, the larger the curacy for the favourite

Begbie always constructed imaginary qualities in his friends, then shamelessly claimed them for himself

He trudg'd along unknowing what he sought, And whistled as he went, for want of thought

To bear even the sting of an insect for all eternity would be a dreadful torment

A brute kills for pleasure

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

Check pets for ticks. (references)

Numbers, for one thing. (references)

Nutrition for Your Pregnancy. (references)

Business

Remediation is paid for by the state. (references)

Most licenses are valid for 20 years. (references)

It was responsible for overall policy. (references)

Children

Nepal

Schools charge fees for higher education. (references)

Qatar

Medical coverage for noncitizen children is limited. (references)

Dominica

The age of consent for sexual relations is 16 years. (references)

Civil Liberties

Colombia

Angulo was held for 5 months. (references)

Venezuela

Aure was held for 2 days and released. (references)

Georgia

A requesting party has no grounds for appeal. (references)

Discrimination

Georgia

Both Georgian and Russian are used for interethnic communication. (references)

Haiti

It does provide for equal working conditions regardless of sex, beliefs, or marital status. (references)

Syria

Certain prominent positions, such as that of provincial governor, are reserved solely for Ba'th Party members. (references)

Economic History

Nicaragua

Fees are $200 for applying. (references)

Gambia, The

Services account for 19% of GDP. (references)

Bulgaria

Its judges are appointed for life. (references)

Human Rights

Palau

Appointments are for life. (references)

Andorra

Warrants are required for arrest. (references)

Sri Lanka

Many such cases drag on for years. (references)

Indigenous People

Chile

The Mapuches, from the south, account for approximately 930,000 of this total. (references)

Colombia

Few opportunities exist for those who might wish to participate more fully in modern life. (references)

Central African Republic

Pygmies often work for villagers at wages lower than those paid to members of other groups. (references)

Minorities

India

Badrinath is a pilgrimage spot for Hindus. (references)

China

Many Uighurs have been detained for listening to RFA. (references)

Finland

Immigrants account for 1.86 percent of the population. (references)

Political Economy

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The NDP had held power for 16 years. (references)

MALAYSIA

Residency is required for registration. (references)

Uruguay

All elected offices are for a five-year term. (references)

Political Rights

Iran

In June by-elections were held for Majles seats. (references)

Kazakhstan

A sixth was disqualified for a previous conviction. (references)

Kenya

The incumbent candidate for FORD/Kenya won decisively. (references)

Trade

El Salvador

N. Coffee seeds for planting. (references)

Sri Lanka

LCs are valid for up to 180 days. (references)

Maldives

LC's form the basis for most trade. (references)

Travel

Hong Kong

Rents for housing are very high. (references)

Vietnam

However, you get what you pay for. (references)

Austria

Make things easy for your customer. (references)

Women

Cambodia

NGO's provide shelters for women in crisis. (references)

Armenia

The law cites specific punishments for rape. (references)

Armenia

By June 12 persons had been convicted for rape. (references)

Worker Rights

Haiti

Odvy remained in prison for 5 days. (references)

Uganda

All include provisions for paid overtime. (references)

Bangladesh

The ban may be renewed for 3-month periods. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

For all

For

A house for a mouse

Who waits for the Lord

Looking for grief

Howling for sin

Waiting for

For age

For pleasure

Who is asked for or lent

A measure for grain

Place for a watchman

Expressions using "FOR": "Mutual Help" General Social Fund for the Improvement of Public Health ♦ a car is a must for me ♦ a change for the better ♦ a change for the worse ♦ a fig for ..! ♦ A Great Opportunity for Rural Areas ♦ a heart with room for every joy ♦ a Language for Attributed Definitions ♦ A Language for Intelligent Combinatorial Exploration ♦ A Methodology for the Development of Knowledge Based Systems ♦ a penny for your thoughts ♦ a penny for your thoughts! ♦ a scramble for seats ♦ a through carriage for ♦ abbreviated Test Language for Avionics Systems ♦ Able for ♦ accept for ♦ accept for party ♦ accept responsibility for ♦ acceptance for honour ♦ account for ♦ account for smth. ♦ accountable for ♦ accounting for ♦ ache for ♦ acquire a taste for ♦ act as deputy for smb. ♦ act for ♦ act for smb. ♦ action for affiliation ♦ action for annulment ♦ action for damages ♦ action for failure to fulfil obligation ♦ action for nullification ♦ action for recovery of property ♦ ad as one's head shall answer for ♦ ad for ♦ ad for aught one cares ♦ adapt for the screen ♦ adaptation for the screen ♦ adapted for ♦ additional expenditure for packaging ♦ address for correspondence ♦ adjourn for lunch ♦ adjust for wear ♦ admiration for ♦ admire smb. for smth. ♦ Advanced algorithms and architectures for speech and image processing ♦ advanced for his age ♦ advertise for ♦ advertize for ♦ Agency for European Folk High School Work ♦ Agency for International Development ♦ agitate for ♦ agitate for smth. ♦ agm Theory for Belief Revision ♦ agog for news ♦ agonize for ♦ agree for ♦ agreement for cooperation ♦ agreement for nuclear test ban ♦ agricultural area utilized for farming ♦ aim for ♦ air for combustion ♦ alarm for instruction ♦ algerian who fought for the french rule ♦ all for naught ♦ all for the best ♦ all respect for him! ♦ all the better for ♦ Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions ♦ allow for ♦ allow for tare ♦ allow for unexpected expenses ♦ allow one inch for the margin ♦ allowance for bad debts account ♦ allowance for cash ♦ allowance for loss in value ♦ alone for a while ♦ alter for the worse ♦ American Association for the Advancement of Science ♦ american Standard Code for Information Interchange ♦ An advanced support environment for method driven development and evolution of packaged software ♦ an application for help ♦ an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth ♦ angle for ♦ angle for compliments ♦ angle for smb.'s heart ♦ another Tool for Language Recognition ♦ answer for ♦ answer for smb. ♦ answer for smth. ♦ answerable for ♦ apartment designed for disabled person ♦ apartment for rent ♦ apologia for ♦ apparatus for radiological examinations ♦ apparatus for rehabilitation of the lower limbs ♦ apparatus for walking exercises ♦ appeal for ♦ appeal for annulment. Additional references.

Beginning with "FOR": for-a, for-ever, for-five, For-graham, for-heaven's-sake-get-enough, for-if, for-instance, for-job, for-loops, FOR-ME-TOO, for-money, for-ness, for-non-care, for-not, for-oh, for-profit, for-round, for-some, for-the, for-trouble, for-wards, for-with.

Ending with "FOR": paid-for, searched-for, sought-for, unasked-for, uncalled-for, uncared-for, unlooked-for, well-cared-for, yearned-for.

Containing "FOR": arms-for-hostages, arms-for-iraq, debt-for-equity, debt-for-nature, food-for-sex, hell-for-leather, job-for-life, land-for-peace, like-for-like, local-for-local, not-for-profit, once-and-for-all, once-for-all, one-for-four, one-for-one, one-for-three, pay-for-play, pound-for-pound, President-for-life, share-for-debenture, share-for-share, shares-for-favours, taken-for-granted, three-for-two, tit-for-tat, two-for-nine, two-for-one, value-for-money, word-for-word.