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give in vs go for

go for vs give in

give in and go for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give in No No Yes No
go for No No Yes No
As verbs, go for is a hypernym of give in; that is, go for is a word with a broader meaning than give in:
  • give in: consent reluctantly
  • go for: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Other hypernyms of give in include accept, consent.
give in (verb) go for (verb)
consent reluctantly intend with some possibility of fulfilment
yield to another's wish or opinion 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 give in and go for

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