bleed for
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To feel great sympathy or compassion for; to mourn on account of.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He bleeds for the Negro, he bleeds for the Jew, he bleeds for the oppressed peoples.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To suffer when fighting for.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To receive corporal or capital punishment for.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bleed for” mean?
To feel great sympathy or compassion for; to mourn on account of.
Is “bleed for” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.