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be after vs go for

go for vs be after

be after and go for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
be after No No Yes No
go for No No Yes No
As verbs, go for is a hyponym of be after; that is, go for is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than be after:
  • be after: have the will and intention to carry out some action
  • go for: intend with some possibility of fulfilment
Other hyponyms of be after include think out, aim, aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for, hope.
be after (verb) go for (verb)
have the will and intention to carry out some action intend with some possibility of fulfilment
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
make an attempt at achieving something
have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
Difference between be after and go for

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