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(9)
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ask for
to request or seek something from someone
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.
sit for
to take a formal examination, or to pose while an artist paints or photographs you
allow for
to take a possible event or requirement into account when planning
bid for
to offer a price or compete in an attempt to obtain something
strive for
to make a serious effort to achieve something
substitute for
to take the place of another person or thing