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  [fawr; unstressed fer]
–preposition
1. with the object or purpose of: to run for exercise.
2. intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army; a closet for dishes.
3. suiting the purposes or needs of: medicine for the aged.
4. in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony; to work for wages.
5. (used to express a wish, as of something to be experienced or obtained): O, for a cold drink!
6. sensitive or responsive to: an eye for beauty.
7. desirous of: a longing for something; a taste for fancy clothes.
8. in consideration or payment of; in return for: three for a dollar; to be thanked for one's efforts.
9. appropriate or adapted to: a subject for speculation; clothes for winter.
10. with regard or respect to: pressed for time; too warm for April.
11. during the continuance of: for a long time.
12. in favor of; on the side of: to be for honest government.
13. in place of; instead of: a substitute for butter.
14. in the interest of; on behalf of: to act for a client.
15. in exchange for; as an offset to: blow for blow; money for goods.
16. in punishment of: payment for the crime.
17. in honor of: to give a dinner for a person.
18. with the purpose of reaching: to start for London.
19. contributive to: for the advantage of everybody.
20. in order to save: to flee for one's life.
21. in order to become: to train recruits for soldiers.
22. in assignment or attribution to: an appointment for the afternoon; That's for you to decide.
23. such as to allow of or to require: too many for separate mention.
24. such as results in: his reason for going.
25. as affecting the interests or circumstances of: bad for one's health.
26. in proportion or with reference to: He is tall for his age.
27. in the character of; as being: to know a thing for a fact.
28. by reason of; because of: to shout for joy; a city famed for its beauty.
29. in spite of: He's a decent guy for all that.
30. to the extent or amount of: to walk for a mile.
31. (used to introduce a subject in an infinitive phrase): It's time for me to go.
32. (used to indicate the number of successes out of a specified number of attempts): The batter was 2 for 4 in the game.
–conjunction
33. seeing that; since.
34. because.
—Idiom
35. for it, British. in (def. 33).
Use for in a Sentence
Origin:
bef. 900; ME, OE; c. OS for; akin to fore 1 , L per through, Gk pró before, ahead

Synonyms:
33. See because.
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a prefix meaning “away,” “off,” “to the uttermost,” “extremely,” “wrongly,” or imparting a negative or privative force, occurring in verbs and nouns formed from verbs of Old or Middle English origin, many of which are now obsolete or archaic: forbid; forbear; forswear; forbearance.
Origin:
ME, OE; cf. G ver-, Gk peri-, L per-

For.

 
Forester.

for.

 
1. foreign.
2. forester.
3. forestry.

F.O.R.

 
free on rails.
Also, f.o.r.

all

  [awl]
–adjective
1. the whole of (used in referring to quantity, extent, or duration): all the cake; all the way; all year.
2. the whole number of (used in referring to individuals or particulars, taken collectively): all students.
3. the greatest possible (used in referring to quality or degree): with all due respect; with all speed.
4. every: all kinds; all sorts.
5. any; any whatever: beyond all doubt.
6. nothing but; only: The coat is all wool.
7. dominated by or as if by the conspicuous possession or use of a particular feature: The colt was all legs. They were all ears, listening attentively to everything she said.
8. Chiefly Pennsylvania German. all gone; consumed; finished: The pie is all.
–pronoun
9. the whole quantity or amount: He ate all of the peanuts. All are gone.
10. the whole number; every one: all of us.
11. everything: Is that all you want to say? All is lost.
–noun
12. one's whole interest, energy, or property: to give one's all; to lose one's all.
13. (often initial capital letter) the entire universe.
–adverb
14. wholly; entirely; completely: all alone.
15. only; exclusively: He spent his income all on pleasure.
16. each; apiece: The score was one all.
17. Archaic. even; just.
—Idioms
18. above all, before everything else; chiefly: Above all, the little girl wanted a piano.
19. after all, in spite of the circumstances; notwithstanding: He came in time after all.
20. all at once. once (def. 14).
21. all but, almost; very nearly: These batteries are all but dead.
22. all in, Northern and Western U.S. very tired; exhausted: We were all in at the end of the day.
23. all in all,
a. everything considered; in general: All in all, her health is greatly improved.
b. altogether: There were twelve absentees all in all.
c. everything; everything regarded as important: Painting became his all in all.
24. all in hand, Printing, Journalism. (of the copy for typesetting a particular article, book, issue, etc.) in the possession of the compositor.
25. all in the wind, Nautical. too close to the wind.
26. all out, with all available means or effort: We went all out to win the war.
27. all over,
a. finished; done; ended.
b. everywhere; in every part.
c. in every respect; typically.
28. all standing, Nautical.
a. in such a way and so suddenly that sails or engines are still set to propel a vessel forward: The ship ran aground all standing.
b. fully clothed: The crew turned in all standing.
c. fully equipped, as a vessel.
29. all that, remarkably; entirely; decidedly (used in negative constructions): It's not all that different from your other house.
30. all the better, more advantageous; so much the better: If the sun shines it will be all the better for our trip.
31. all there, Informal. mentally competent; not insane or feeble-minded: Some of his farfetched ideas made us suspect that he wasn't all there.
32. all the same. same (def. 9).
33. all told. told (def. 2).
34. all up,
a. Printing, Journalism. (of copy) completely set in type.
b. Informal. with no vestige of hope remaining: It's all up with George—they've caught him.
35. and all, together with every other associated or connected attribute, object, or circumstance: What with the snow and all, we may be a little late.
36. at all,
a. in the slightest degree: I wasn't surprised at all.
b. for any reason: Why bother at all?
c. in any way: no offense at all.
37. for all (that), in spite of; notwithstanding: For all that, it was a good year.
38. in all, all included; all together: a hundred guests in all.
39. once and for all, for the last time; finally: The case was settled once and for all when the appeal was denied.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME al, pl. alle; OE eal(l); c. Goth alls, ON allr, OFris, D, MLG al, OS, OHG al(l) (G all); if < *ol-no-, equiv. to Welsh oll and akin to OIr uile < *ol-io-; cf. almighty

Synonyms:
2. every one of, each of. 14. totally, utterly, fully.

Usage note:
Expressions like all the farther and all the higher occur chiefly in informal speech: This is all the farther the bus goes. That's all the higher she can jump. Elsewhere as far as and as high as are generally used: This is as far as the bus goes. That's as high as she can jump.
Although some object to the inclusion of of in such phrases as all of the students and all of the contracts and prefer to omit it, the construction is entirely standard.
See also already, alright, altogether.
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for   (fôr; fər when unstressed)   
prep.  

    1. Used to indicate the object, aim, or purpose of an action or activity: trained for the ministry; put the house up for sale; plans to run for senator.

    2. Used to indicate a destination: headed off for town.

    3. Used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action: prepared lunch for us.

    4. On behalf of: spoke for all the members.

    5. In favor of: Were they for or against the proposal?

    6. In place of: a substitute for eggs.

    7. Used to indicate equivalence or equality: paid ten dollars for a ticket; repeated the conversation word for word.

    8. Used to indicate correlation or correspondence: took two steps back for every step forward.

    9. Used to indicate amount, extent, or duration: a bill for five dollars; walked for miles; stood in line for an hour.

    10. Used to indicate a specific time: had an appointment for two o'clock.

    11. Used to indicate a number of attempts: shot three for four from the foul line.

    12. As being: take for granted; mistook me for the librarian.

    13. Used to indicate an actual or implied listing or choosing: For one thing, we can't afford it.

    14. As regards; concerning: a stickler for neatness.

    15. Considering the nature or usual character of: was spry for his advanced age.

    16. In honor of: named for her grandmother.

  2. Used to indicate the object of a desire, intention, or perception: had a nose for news; eager for success.

    1. Used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action: prepared lunch for us.

    2. On behalf of: spoke for all the members.

    3. In favor of: Were they for or against the proposal?

    4. In place of: a substitute for eggs.

    5. Used to indicate equivalence or equality: paid ten dollars for a ticket; repeated the conversation word for word.

    6. Used to indicate correlation or correspondence: took two steps back for every step forward.

    7. Used to indicate amount, extent, or duration: a bill for five dollars; walked for miles; stood in line for an hour.

    8. Used to indicate a specific time: had an appointment for two o'clock.

    9. Used to indicate a number of attempts: shot three for four from the foul line.

    10. As being: take for granted; mistook me for the librarian.

    11. Used to indicate an actual or implied listing or choosing: For one thing, we can't afford it.

    12. As regards; concerning: a stickler for neatness.

    13. Considering the nature or usual character of: was spry for his advanced age.

    14. In honor of: named for her grandmother.

    1. Used to indicate equivalence or equality: paid ten dollars for a ticket; repeated the conversation word for word.

    2. Used to indicate correlation or correspondence: took two steps back for every step forward.

    3. Used to indicate amount, extent, or duration: a bill for five dollars; walked for miles; stood in line for an hour.

    4. Used to indicate a specific time: had an appointment for two o'clock.

    5. Used to indicate a number of attempts: shot three for four from the foul line.

    6. As being: take for granted; mistook me for the librarian.

    7. Used to indicate an actual or implied listing or choosing: For one thing, we can't afford it.

    8. As regards; concerning: a stickler for neatness.

    9. Considering the nature or usual character of: was spry for his advanced age.

    10. In honor of: named for her grandmother.

    1. Used to indicate amount, extent, or duration: a bill for five dollars; walked for miles; stood in line for an hour.

    2. Used to indicate a specific time: had an appointment for two o'clock.

    3. Used to indicate a number of attempts: shot three for four from the foul line.

    4. As being: take for granted; mistook me for the librarian.

    5. Used to indicate an actual or implied listing or choosing: For one thing, we can't afford it.

    6. As regards; concerning: a stickler for neatness.

    7. Considering the nature or usual character of: was spry for his advanced age.

    8. In honor of: named for her grandmother.

    1. As being: take for granted; mistook me for the librarian.

    2. Used to indicate an actual or implied listing or choosing: For one thing, we can't afford it.

    3. As regards; concerning: a stickler for neatness.

    4. Considering the nature or usual character of: was spry for his advanced age.

    5. In honor of: named for her grandmother.

  7. As a result of; because of: jumped for joy.

  8. Used to indicate appropriateness or suitability: It will be for the judge to decide.

  9. Notwithstanding; despite: For all the problems, it was a valuable experience.

    1. As regards; concerning: a stickler for neatness.

    2. Considering the nature or usual character of: was spry for his advanced age.

    3. In honor of: named for her grandmother.

conj.  Because; since.

[Middle English, from Old English; see per1 in Indo-European roots.]
FOR  
abbr.  free on rail
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Word Origin & History

all 
O.E. eall "all, every, entire," from P.Gmc. *alnaz (cf. O.Fris., O.H.G. al, O.N. allr, Goth. alls), with no certain connection outside Gmc. All-fired (1837) is U.S. slang euphemism for hell-fired. First record of all out "to one's full powers" is 1880. At all (c.1350) was formerly only in the affirmative, recently usually negative except in literary attempts at Irish dialect. All-star (adj.) is from 1889; all-American is from 1888, with ref. to baseball teams composed of the best players from the U.S. All-terrain vehicle first recorded 1970. All clear as a signal of "no danger" is recorded from 1902. All right, indicative of approval, is attested from 1953.

for 
O.E. for "for, before, on account of," from P.Gmc. *fura (cf. O.S. furi, Du. voor "for, before;" Ger. für "for;" Dan. for "for," før "before;" Goth. faur "for," faura "before"); see fore. A common prefix in O.E., where it could be intensive, destructive, or perfective. Its use alone as a conjunction (not found before 12c.) is probably a shortening of common O.E. phrases such as for þon þy "therefore."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: for
Function: preposition
1 : because of for vagueness>
2 : on behalf of : as the representative of for petitioner>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ALL
Function: abbreviation
acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Computing Dictionary

for
for loop

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Idioms & Phrases

for

In addition to the idioms beginning with for, also see all for; as for; but for; do for; done for; except for; go for; going for; good for; in for; out for; uncalled for; what for.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
FOR
Fornax (constellation)
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