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give vs go for

go for vs give

give is a noun but go for is not a noun.

give and go for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give Yes No Yes No
go for No No Yes No
As verbs, go for is a hypernym of give; that is, go for is a word with a broader meaning than give:
  • give: consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
  • go for: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Other hypernyms of give include accept, consent.
give (noun) go for (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
give (verb) go for (verb)
proffer (a body part) intend with some possibility of fulfilment
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
occur make an attempt at achieving something
estimate the duration or outcome of something have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
dedicate be pertinent or relevant or applicable
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
bestow
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
allow to have or take
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
Difference between give and go for

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