go for vs desire

go for is not a noun while desire is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
go for	No	No	Yes	No
desire	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, desire is a hypernym of go for; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than go for:

Other hypernyms of go for include want.

go for (noun)	desire (noun)
	an inclination to want things
	the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
	something that is desired

go for (verb)	desire (verb)
intend with some possibility of fulfilment	feel or have a desire for; want strongly
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to	express a desire for
make an attempt at achieving something	expect and wish
have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
be pertinent or relevant or applicable