📒 used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put
- There's a letter for you.
- It's a book for children.
- We got a new table for the dining room.
📒 in order to help somebody/something
- What can I do for you (= how can I help you)?
- Can you translate this letter for me?
- I took her classes for her while she was sick.
📒 used to show purpose or function
- a machine for slicing bread
- Let's go for a walk.
- Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work?
📒 used to show a reason or cause
- The town is famous for its cathedral.
- She gave me a watch for my birthday.
- He got an award for bravery.
📒 in order to obtain something
- He came to me for advice.
- For more information, call this number.
- There were over fifty applicants for the job.
📒 used to show a length of time
- I'm going away for a few days.
- That's all the news there is for now.
📒 used to show a distance
- The road went on for miles and miles.
📒 used to show where somebody/something is going
- Is this the bus for Chicago?
- She knew she was destined for a great future.
📒 used to show that something is arranged or intended to happen at a particular time
- an appointment for May 12
- We're invited for 7.30.
📒 used to show the occasion when something happens
- I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking!
📒 in exchange for something
- Copies are available for two dollars each.
- I'll swap these two bottles for that one.
📒 employed by
- She's working for an insurance company.
📒 about; in connection with somebody/something
- They are anxious for her safety.
- Fortunately for us, the weather changed.
📒 as a representative of
- I am speaking for everyone in this department.
📒 meaning
- Shaking your head for ‘No’ is not universal.
📒 in support of somebody/something
- Are you for or against the proposal?
- They voted for independence in a referendum.
- There's a strong case for postponing the exam.
📒 considering what can be expected from somebody/something
- The weather was warm for the time of year.
- She's tall for her age.
- He’s not bad for a beginner.
📒 used to say how difficult, necessary, pleasant, etc. something is that somebody might do or has done
- It's useless for us to continue.
- There's no need for you to go.
- For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable.
📒 used to show who can or should do something
- It's not for me to say why he left.
- How to spend the money is for you to decide.
📒 better, happier, etc. following something
- You'll feel better for a good night's sleep.
- This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint.
📒 to be going to get into trouble or be punished
- We'd better hurry or we'll be in for it.
📒 despite
- For all its clarity of style, the book is not easy reading.
📒 used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody
- For all I know she's still living in Boston.
- You can do what you like, for all I care.
- For all the good it's done we might as well not have bothered.
📒 used to say that something is a typical example of its kind
- She might at least have called to explain. There's gratitude for you.