WENT (FOR) Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of went (for)

past tense of go (for)

as in cost

to have a price of those cars go for $25,000

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went for

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phrase

past tense of go for

as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in I could go for a cold beer right about now.

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as in accepted

to have a favorable opinion of I hope they go for my proposal.

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On the other hand, the unemployment rate is still low and eggs no longer cost more than $6 a dozen.

— Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
State regulators sided with them in October, ending a battle that cost neighbors roughly $100,000 in legal fees.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of cost

Phrase

In fact, Tuesday morning’s practice was held with loud music blaring in the background.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
The governor of Irkutsk, Igor Kobzev, urged calm on Friday, saying that an extraordinary meeting of the regional anti-epidemic commission was held with Russia’s chief state doctor.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of held with

Verb

Sotheby’s did not immediately respond to ARTnews‘s inquiry about the prices the work fetched in its two previous visits to the block.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
These tubers have fetched $600 per kilo at auction, growing in three months and yielding a delicate, lemon-y or salty taste.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

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