going for

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fetch seek

WEAK

clutch at obtain outreach stretch for

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

VERB

like, choose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept favor prefer

WEAK

admire approbate approve be attracted to be fond of care for countenance fancy hold with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike reject

WEAK

hate surrender yield

VERB

attack

Synonyms

WEAK

assail assault launch at run at rush rush upon set upon spring at

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Sue Smith: I am going for the US as the hosts who will go further than people think.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I had a lot of fun, if anything. We really did that out there. I’m so happy to be playing beside you. And we’re going for more.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, new owner Nippon Steel 5401 -1.50%decrease; red down pointing triangle is preparing to start a project that will likely keep that mill going for decades longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ll spare you, but I could keep going for hours.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“I’m going for help. Stay here—keep Jay warm. Nessa, I need my boots.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes