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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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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

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite both fell for a second consecutive day on Monday, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Age-specific rates fell for those aged between 25 and 79 compared to 2023, the ONS said, while rates for those 80 and over increased.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Gasoline inventories fell for an 11th consecutive week, dropping by 6.1 million barrels to 222.3 million barrels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Even Prosper and Hornet nearly fell for it.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke