for
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Meaning · English
To; (the particle for marking the following verb as an infinitive).
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Ugh—I’ll not be able for get up. Send for M’sieu le Curé—I’ll be goin’ for die for sure.
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).
Common questions
What does “for” mean?
To; (the particle for marking the following verb as an infinitive).
Is “for” formal or informal?
for is generally dated.