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For — US. [fɔːr], UK. [fɔː(r)]

 

Main meanings of the word ‘For’:

  1. In favor of or in support of.
  2. Representing a duration of time.
  3. Intended to reach or benefit.
  4. Indicating the purpose or reason.

 

10 simple sentences with ‘For’:

  • I bought a gift for her.
  • He works hard for success.
  • This song is for you.
  • We go out for lunch.
  • She studied for the test.
  • Is this book for kids?
  • She cooks for her family.
  • I’m not ready for this.
  • It’s a recipe for pasta.
  • They saved money for travel.

 

The sentences with ‘For’ from movies:

They say you can get anything for money. – Old Yeller (1957)

Well, I’m happy for you. – Extinct (2021)

I didn’t ask for this. – The Book Thief (2013)

For what? – Divergent (2014)

That’s for you. – You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008)

Can I talk to you for a second? – Taxi Driver (1976)

Poetic enough for you? – Moulin Rouge (2001)

For true love. – Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Time for the song and dance. – A League of Their Own (1992)

But then isn’t that what M stands for? – Spectre (2015)

Maybe he was looking for a date. – Godzilla X Kong The New Empire (2024)

That’s for sure. – Kandahar (2023)

Kind of felt bad for the horse. – The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

Extra meatballs for you, my friend. – Arthur the King (2024)

Look, this is not the time for this. – Paranormal Activity (2007)

I only have eyes for you. – Twins (1988)

They all want something for nothing. – Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Yellow light’s for my eyes only. – Alien (1979)

For glory! – Damsel (2024)

Thanks for bringing that up. – The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

I watched for a minute and a half. – Old (2021)

We’ve been friends for donkey’s years. – The English Patient (1996)

I run point for Apex. – Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

That goes for all of you guys. – Scary Movie (2000)

I can’t do something nice for you? – The Butterfly Effect (2004)

A home worth fighting for. – Gladiator II (2024)

I am looking for my friend Seth. – From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Can you spell that for us, please? – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

You seek glory for yourself. – Aladdin (2019)

It’s lethal for men. – Dune: Part Two (2024)

We got you for two nights. – Best in Show (2000)

We’re waiting for a waltz. – Dirty Dancing (1987)

He wanted to play for the world. – Coco (2017)

For could fill this place. – Golfballs (1999)

Lucky for you, Clay Gephardt isn’t talking. – A Walk To Remember (2002)

Why’d you dump me for Marco? – High Fidelity (2000)

Fire for fire. – The Fifth Element (1997)

Will there an advisor for this club? – Bottoms (2023)

For real. – Starling Girl (2023)

This is what we’ve been waiting for. – No Time to Die (2021)

You have to be there for Bonnie. – Toy Story 4 (2019)

They’re good for bad things sometimes. – Coraline (2009)

Time for the joke of the day. – The Break-Up (2006)

Search for a response call. – Godzilla (2014)

Her article for the Tribune. – Bad Teacher (2011)

You know what Magellan was really looking for? – Uncharted (2022)

Was that for me? – 500 Days Of Summer (2009)

It’s the list of civilian boats for requisition. – Dunkirk (2017)

I’ve been looking all over for it. – Zombieland (2009)

Yeah, for sure. – Night Swim (2024)

Ready for some fun? – The Lion King (2019)

They went out for a year. – Mean Girls (2004)

Sympathy for the Watney family. – The Martian (2015)

Maybe we should stop for some food. – Paul (2011)

That’s for later. – Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

The closing party for the Minidyne-Dalton merger. – Working Girl (1988)

So how do you account for it? – Annie Hall (1977)

I have for the faster, baby, just me. – The Marvels (2023)

What was it we had for dinner tonight? – Airplane! (1980)

Here, £2 for now. – From Hell (2001)

They’ll see the flames for miles. – The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

He’ll be here for Christmas. – Gremlins (1984)

Burn it, for God’s sake! – The Thing (1982)

Wait for Amos! – The Revenant (2015)

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. – Wonka (2023)

He came over for takeout once. – The Squid and the Whale (2005)