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gone for

UK
/ɡɒn fɔː/
US
/ɡɑn fɔr/

Translations

go forverb

gone for

Past Participle

went for
Past Simple
gone for
Past Participle
going for
Gerund
UK
/ɡəʊ fɔː/
US
/ɡoʊ fɔr/
s'en prendre àSe dit d'une attaque ou d'une agression verbale.
The dog suddenly went for the mailman.
Le chien s'en est soudainement pris au facteur.
avoir un faible pourExprime une préférence personnelle.
He tends to go for older cars because he likes their style.
Il a tendance à avoir un faible pour les voitures plus anciennes parce qu'il aime leur style.
She decided to go for the promotion at work.
Elle a décidé de viser la promotion au travail.
opter pour
I think I'll go for the chocolate ice cream.
Je pense que je vais opter pour la glace au chocolat.
Synonyms
attempt
try for
seek
pursue
strive for

Definitions

go forverb
To try to achieve or attain something.
She decided to go for the promotion at work.
To choose or select something.
I think I'll go for the chocolate ice cream.
To attack or criticize someone or something.
The dog suddenly went for the mailman.
To be attracted to or have a preference for something.
He tends to go for older cars because he likes their style.
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