WENT (FOR) Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of went (for)

past tense of go (for)

as in cost

to have a price of those cars go for $25,000

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went for

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phrase

past tense of go for

as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in I could go for a cold beer right about now.

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as in accepted

to have a favorable opinion of I hope they go for my proposal.

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And if private schools enroll children who cost less to educate, public schools may be left with a greater share of students who need more expensive support.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The permits, which cost $3,158 in total, were four of 14 granted to Sea Level Drive residents over the last two months as neighbors try to prevent further damage after high tides and rain from Tropical Storm Marie.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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Phrase

In fact, Tuesday morning’s practice was held with loud music blaring in the background.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
The governor of Irkutsk, Igor Kobzev, urged calm on Friday, saying that an extraordinary meeting of the regional anti-epidemic commission was held with Russia’s chief state doctor.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

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These tubers have fetched $600 per kilo at auction, growing in three months and yielding a delicate, lemon-y or salty taste.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
The gallery had other notable sales from Oli Epp, whose new paintings sold for $55,000 each, and Shim Moon-Seup, who had a painting that fetched above $63,000.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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