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You use f__ when you say that an aspect of something or someone is surprising in relation to other aspects of them.You use for when you say that an aspect of something or someone is surprising in relation to other aspects of them.He was tall for an eight-year-old.He had too much money for a young man. prepositionIf something is for someone, they are intended to have it or benefit from it.Isn't that enough for you?I have some free advice for you....that intense need to care for your baby....a table for two.Your mother is only trying to make things easier for you.What have you got for me this morning, Patrick?He wanted all the running of the business for himself.If you work or do a job for someone, you are employed by them.I knew he worked for a security firm.Have you had any experience writing for radio?...a buyer for one of the largest chain stores in the south.If you speak or act for a particular group or organization, you represent them.She appears nightly on the television news, speaking for the State Department....the spokesman for the Democrats.If someone does something for you, they do it so that you do not have to do it.If your pharmacy doesn't stock the product you want, have them order it for you.He picked the bracelet up for me.If you feel a particular emotion for someone, you feel it on their behalf .This is the best thing you've ever done–I am so happy for you!He felt a great sadness for this little girl.If you feel a particular emotion for someone or something, they are the object of that emotion, and you feel it when you think about them.John, I'm sorry for Steve, but I think you've made the right decisions.Mack felt a pitiless contempt for her.You use for after words such as 'time', 'space', 'money', or 'energy' when you say how much there is or whether there is enough of it in order to be able to do or use a particular thing.Many new trains have space for wheelchair users.It would take three to six hours for a round trip....a huge room with plenty of room for books.Chris couldn't even raise the energy for a smile.If something is for sale, hire, or use, it is available to be sold, hired, or used....fishmongers displaying freshwater fish for sale.Skis are available for hire on a daily basis....a room for rent....a comfortable chair, suitable for use in the living room.You use for when you state or explain the purpose of an object, action, or activity.Use olive oil for salad dressings.The knife for cutting sausage was sitting in the sink....economic aid for the future reconstruction of the country.You use for after nouns expressing reason or cause.He's soon to make a speech in parliament explaining his reasons for going.The county hospital could find no physical cause for Sumner's problems.He has now been formally given the grounds for his arrest.You can use for to introduce the cause of the fact that you have just mentioned ....doing jobs that others turn down for lack of skill.They cannot sleep for hunger.For is used in conditional sentences, in expressions such as ' if not for ' and ' were it not for ', to introduce the only thing which prevents the main part of the sentence from being true.If not for John, Brian wouldn't have learned the truth.The earth would be a frozen ball if it were not for the radiant heat of the sun.She might have forgotten her completely had it not been for recurrent nightmares.You use for to say how long something lasts or continues .The toaster remained on for more than an hour.For a few minutes she sat on her bed watching the clock.Alison has done the same job for 11 years.They talked for a bit.You use for to say how far something extends.We drove on for a few miles.Great clouds of black smoke were rising for several hundred feet or so.If something is bought, sold, or done for a particular amount of money, that amount of money is its price.We got the bus back to Tange for 30 cents.The Martins sold their house for about 1.4 million pounds.The doctor was prepared to do the operation for a large sum.If something is planned for a particular time, it is planned to happen then.His next trip to Lanzarote is planned for April.Marks & Spencer will be unveiling its latest fashions for autumn and winter.The party was scheduled for 7:00.If you do something for a particular occasion, you do it on that occasion or to celebrate that occasion.He asked his daughter what she would like for her birthday.I'll be home for Christmas.If you leave for a particular place or if you take a bus, train, plane, or boat for a place, you are going there.They would be leaving for Rio early the next morning.You use for when you make a statement about something in order to say how it affects or relates to someone, or what their attitude to it is.What matters for most scientists is money and facilities.For her, books were as necessary to life as bread.It would be excellent experience for him to travel a little.After some adjective, noun, and verb phrases, you use for to introduce the subject of the action indicated by the following infinitive verb.It might be possible for a single woman to be accepted as a foster parent.I had made arrangements for my affairs to be dealt with by one of my children.He held out his glass for an old waiter to refill.You use for when you say that an aspect of something or someone is surprising in relation to other aspects of them.He was tall for an eight-year-old.He had too much money for a young man.If you say that you are for a particular activity, you mean that this is what you want or intend to do.Right, who's for a toasted sandwich then?'What'll it be?' Paul said.—'I'm for halibut.'If you say that something is not for you, you mean that you do not enjoy it or that it is not suitable for you.Wendy decided the sport was not for her.Not for me the settled life.I'm afraid German beer isn't for me.If it is for you to do something, it is your responsibility or right to do it.I wish you would come back to Washington with us, but that's for you to decide.It is not for me to arrange such matters.If you are for something, you agree with it or support it.Are you for or against public transport?I'm for a government that the people respect and that respects the people.No, I'm not for abolishing prizes and denying novelists their money.You use for after words such as ' argue ', 'case', ' evidence ', or ' vote ' in order to introduce the thing that is being supported or proved .Another union has voted for industrial action in support of a pay claim.The case for nuclear power is impressive.We have no real, objective, scientific evidence for our belief....committees arguing for increased support of technical education.833 delegates voted for, and only 432 against.For is the preposition that is used after some nouns, adjectives, or verbs in order to introduce more information or to indicate what a quality, thing, or action relates to.Reduced-calorie cheese is a great substitute for cream cheese.Car park owners should be legally responsible for protecting vehicles.Be prepared for both warm and cool weather.Make sure you have ample time to prepare for the new day ahead.Special bus and rail services are being laid on to cater for the crowds.He was destined for a career in the Bank of England.To be named for someone means to be given the same name as them.The Brady Bill is named for former White House Press Secretary James Brady.Ayer started N. W. Ayer & Son in 1869, naming the firm for his father.You use for with 'every' when you are stating a ratio, to introduce one of the things in the ratio.For every farm job that is lost, two or three other jobs in the area are put at risk.There can be up to 20 dogs for every one instructor.You can use for in expressions such as pound for pound or mile for mile when you are making comparisons between the values or qualities of different things....the Antarctic, mile for mile one of the planet's most lifeless areas.He insists any tax cut be matched dollar-for-dollar with cuts in spending.If a word or expression has the same meaning as another word or expression, you can say that the first one is another word or expression for the second one.The technical term for sunburn is erythema.Cancer is derived from the Greek word for crab, karkinos.You use for in a piece of writing when you mention information which will be found somewhere else.For further information on dealing with allergies see pages 30-2.conjunctionYou can use for to introduce a clause which gives the reason why you made the statement in the main clause.He had a great desire to have a home of his own for he had always lived with my grandmother.

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query	You use f__ when you say that an aspect of something or someone is surprising in relation to other aspects of them.You use for when you say that an aspect of something or someone is surprising in relation to other aspects of them. He was tall for an eight-year-old. He had too much money for a young man.
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full-definition	preposition If something is for someone, they are intended to have it or benefit from it. Isn't that enough for you? I have some free advice for you. ...that intense need to care for your baby. ...a table for two. Your mother is only trying to make things easier for you. What have you got for me this morning, Patrick? He wanted all the running of the business for himself. If you work or do a job for someone, you are employed by them. I knew he worked for a security firm. Have you had any experience writing for radio? ...a buyer for one of the largest chain stores in the south. If you speak or act for a particular group or organization, you represent them. She appears nightly on the television news, speaking for the State Department. ...the spokesman for the Democrats. If someone does something for you, they do it so that you do not have to do it. If your pharmacy doesn't stock the product you want, have them order it for you. He picked the bracelet up for me. If you feel a particular emotion for someone, you feel it on their behalf . This is the best thing you've ever done–I am so happy for you! He felt a great sadness for this little girl. If you feel a particular emotion for someone or something, they are the object of that emotion, and you feel it when you think about them. John, I'm sorry for Steve, but I think you've made the right decisions. Mack felt a pitiless contempt for her. You use for after words such as 'time', 'space', 'money', or 'energy' when you say how much there is or whether there is enough of it in order to be able to do or use a particular thing. Many new trains have space for wheelchair users. It would take three to six hours for a round trip. ...a huge room with plenty of room for books. Chris couldn't even raise the energy for a smile. If something is for sale, hire, or use, it is available to be sold, hired, or used. ...fishmongers displaying freshwater fish for sale. Skis are available for hire on a daily basis. ...a room for rent. ...a comfortable chair, suitable for use in the living room. You use for when you state or explain the purpose of an object, action, or activity. Use olive oil for salad dressings. The knife for cutting sausage was sitting in the sink. ...economic aid for the future reconstruction of the country. You use for after nouns expressing reason or cause. He's soon to make a speech in parliament explaining his reasons for going. The county hospital could find no physical cause for Sumner's problems. He has now been formally given the grounds for his arrest. You can use for to introduce the cause of the fact that you have just mentioned . ...doing jobs that others turn down for lack of skill. They cannot sleep for hunger. For is used in conditional sentences, in expressions such as ' if not for ' and ' were it not for ', to introduce the only thing which prevents the main part of the sentence from being true. If not for John, Brian wouldn't have learned the truth. The earth would be a frozen ball if it were not for the radiant heat of the sun. She might have forgotten her completely had it not been for recurrent nightmares. You use for to say how long something lasts or continues . The toaster remained on for more than an hour. For a few minutes she sat on her bed watching the clock. Alison has done the same job for 11 years. They talked for a bit. You use for to say how far something extends. We drove on for a few miles. Great clouds of black smoke were rising for several hundred feet or so. If something is bought, sold, or done for a particular amount of money, that amount of money is its price. We got the bus back to Tange for 30 cents. The Martins sold their house for about 1.4 million pounds. The doctor was prepared to do the operation for a large sum. If something is planned for a particular time, it is planned to happen then. His next trip to Lanzarote is planned for April. Marks & Spencer will be unveiling its latest fashions for autumn and winter. The party was scheduled for 7:00. If you do something for a particular occasion, you do it on that occasion or to celebrate that occasion. He asked his daughter what she would like for her birthday. I'll be home for Christmas. If you leave for a particular place or if you take a bus, train, plane, or boat for a place, you are going there. They would be leaving for Rio early the next morning. You use for when you make a statement about something in order to say how it affects or relates to someone, or what their attitude to it is. What matters for most scientists is money and facilities. For her, books were as necessary to life as bread. It would be excellent experience for him to travel a little. After some adjective, noun, and verb phrases, you use for to introduce the subject of the action indicated by the following infinitive verb. It might be possible for a single woman to be accepted as a foster parent. I had made arrangements for my affairs to be dealt with by one of my children. He held out his glass for an old waiter to refill. You use for when you say that an aspect of something or someone is surprising in relation to other aspects of them. He was tall for an eight-year-old. He had too much money for a young man. If you say that you are for a particular activity, you mean that this is what you want or intend to do. Right, who's for a toasted sandwich then? 'What'll it be?' Paul said.—'I'm for halibut.' If you say that something is not for you, you mean that you do not enjoy it or that it is not suitable for you. Wendy decided the sport was not for her. Not for me the settled life. I'm afraid German beer isn't for me. If it is for you to do something, it is your responsibility or right to do it. I wish you would come back to Washington with us, but that's for you to decide. It is not for me to arrange such matters. If you are for something, you agree with it or support it. Are you for or against public transport? I'm for a government that the people respect and that respects the people. No, I'm not for abolishing prizes and denying novelists their money. You use for after words such as ' argue ', 'case', ' evidence ', or ' vote ' in order to introduce the thing that is being supported or proved . Another union has voted for industrial action in support of a pay claim. The case for nuclear power is impressive. We have no real, objective, scientific evidence for our belief. ...committees arguing for increased support of technical education. 833 delegates voted for, and only 432 against. For is the preposition that is used after some nouns, adjectives, or verbs in order to introduce more information or to indicate what a quality, thing, or action relates to. Reduced-calorie cheese is a great substitute for cream cheese. Car park owners should be legally responsible for protecting vehicles. Be prepared for both warm and cool weather. Make sure you have ample time to prepare for the new day ahead. Special bus and rail services are being laid on to cater for the crowds. He was destined for a career in the Bank of England. To be named for someone means to be given the same name as them. The Brady Bill is named for former White House Press Secretary James Brady. Ayer started N. W. Ayer & Son in 1869, naming the firm for his father. You use for with 'every' when you are stating a ratio, to introduce one of the things in the ratio. For every farm job that is lost, two or three other jobs in the area are put at risk. There can be up to 20 dogs for every one instructor. You can use for in expressions such as pound for pound or mile for mile when you are making comparisons between the values or qualities of different things. ...the Antarctic, mile for mile one of the planet's most lifeless areas. He insists any tax cut be matched dollar-for-dollar with cuts in spending. If a word or expression has the same meaning as another word or expression, you can say that the first one is another word or expression for the second one. The technical term for sunburn is erythema. Cancer is derived from the Greek word for crab, karkinos. You use for in a piece of writing when you mention information which will be found somewhere else. For further information on dealing with allergies see pages 30-2. conjunction You can use for to introduce a clause which gives the reason why you made the statement in the main clause. He had a great desire to have a home of his own for he had always lived with my grandmother.
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