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fell for

VERB

become infatuated with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

succumb

WEAK

desire fall in love with flip over go head over heels lose one's head over

Antonyms

WEAK

repulse

Example Sentences

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The software ETF fell for its ninth consecutive session on Friday, down 0.2%.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In April, Chinese car sales fell for a seventh straight month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Official data showed that the number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, with a total of 705,809 babies born.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Although England started their chase positively, Sophia Dunkley was the first to throw away her start and fell for 26 from 18 balls.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She had cool green eyes and jet hair, a quick smile, and was the type of girl Jem fell for with monotonous regularity.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee