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1 a—used as a function word to indicate purpose <a grant for studying medicine> b—used as a function word to indicate an intended goal <left for home><acted for the best> c—used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity <now for a good rest><run for your life><an eye for a bargain>2 a: as being or constituting <taken for a fool> <eggs for breakfast> b—used as a function word to indicate an actual or implied enumeration or selection <for one thing, the price is too high>3: because of <can't sleep for the heat>4—used as a function word to indicate suitability or fitness <it is not for you to choose><ready for action>5 a: in place of <go to the store for me> b
(1): on behalf of : representing <speaks for the court>
(2): in favor of <all for the plan>6: in spite of —usually used with all<for all his large size, he moves gracefully>7: with respect to : concerning <a stickler for detail> <heavy for its size>8 a—used as a function word to indicate equivalence in exchange <$10 for a hat>, equality in number or quantity <point for point>, or correspondence or correlation <for every one that works, you'll find five that don't> b—used as a function word to indicate number of attempts <0 for 4>9—used as a function word to indicate duration of time or extent of space <gone for two days>10: in honor of : after <named for her grandmother>
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