Collocations
Collocations
Explore English words that belong together, with meanings, examples, and sentence practice. Browse by CEFR level or pattern, and add collocations to your deck for regular review.
Phrases containing for, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + preposition/particle(5)
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listen for
to pay alert attention in order to hear something expected or hoped for
run for
to compete as a candidate for an elected position
try for
To make an attempt to obtain, win, or gain entry to something competitive.
allow for
to take a possible event or requirement into account when planning
substitute for
to take the place of another person or thing