Others (For): English Vocabulary List

to prepare oneself for an event or outcome

"I bargained for trouble."

"She did not bargain for the level of resistance she encountered from the committee."

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

"She will care for her parents."

"Nurses care for patients with compassion and dedication often working long hours under difficult conditions."

to provide everything people need or want in a specific situation

"The event caters for all."

"This new restaurant aims to cater for a wide range of dietary requirements."

to be the recipient of something, typically something negative, such as criticism, rejection, or even punishment

"He come in for blame."

"The new policy immediately came in for a great deal of public criticism."

to be sufficient, satisfactory, or suitable for a particular purpose

"This will do for now."

"A simple apology might not be enough; it might not do for the severity of the offense."

to move in the direction of a specific place

"Head for the hills."

"As the storm clouds gathered, we decided to head for the nearest shelter."

to consider something or someone the most important thing or person in one's life

"She lives for her art."

"For him, his family was everything; he seemed to live for their happiness."

to be mistaken or accepted as something or someone else, often because of a resemblance or similarity

"He can pass for older."

"With his beard and mature demeanor, the young actor could easily pass for thirty."

to participate in an election as a candidate

"She runs for political office this year."

"The young politician announced that she would run for mayor in the upcoming local election next spring."

to stay still while an artist or photographer captures one's picture

"Sit for the photo."

"The model had to sit for several hours while the artist completed the detailed portrait."

to willingly and generously pay for something

"I will spring for lunch."

"Since it was his birthday, he decided to spring for a fancy dinner for everyone."

to say with certainty that someone or something is good or reliableتضمین

"I vouch for this product."

"I can personally vouch for his honesty because I have known him for over twenty years and he has never lied to me."

to explain one's actions or decisions, especially when questioned or challenged

"You must answer for this."

"The politician had to answer for his controversial statements during the press conference."

to act as a representative or spokesperson on behalf of someone or something

"She will speak for us."

"The elected official promised to speak for the interests of the ordinary working people in his district."

to move in the direction of something

"Make for the door."

"Despite the danger, the shipwrecked sailors attempted to make for the distant shore."

to see something or someone in a certain way

"Do not take me for granted."

"You should not take his quiet nature for a sign of weakness or disinterest."

to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances

"Account for the cost."

"The manager asked the team to account for the significant budget overrun."

to convey a particular meaning, either explicitly or implicitly

"What does this stand for?"

"The acronym 'NASA' famously stands for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a vital government agency."