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went 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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In 2020, the last time Collins was reelected, polls predicted she would lose to her Democratic opponent, but she secured reelection, even as the state went for Democrat Joe Biden in the presidential race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

There was a tense pause until one of the primates suddenly went for Uruguay's shirt, suggesting the South American nation will win the June 26 match.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

"There's no other player like him in world football and that's why he went for the transfer fee that he did."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Before a fundraiser in Las Vegas, where tickets went for as much as $844,600 per couple, Trump met with a group that included Doug Burgum, who is now interior secretary, and Brockman.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

He went for a larger diameter, an inch and a quarter, and that looked better.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam