The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - for prep.

1) representing, championing; in favour of, Brit on or US and Canadian also in behalf of, on the side of, in support of, in the service of, as a service to, for the benefit of, pro: Are you for or against the candidate? She did it for herself. 2) in search or quest of, seeking, looking for or after, after, with a view or an eye to: We're just here for the beer. 3) instead of, in place of, representing, as a replacement for, Brit on or US and Canadian in behalf of; in return or exchange for, in compensation or recompense or payment or repayment for, in requital for: I am acting for my father. This cheque is for the toaster. Will you accept nothing for your pains? 4 for the treatment of, as a remedy for, against; for the purpose or object of: This medication is for skin infections only. It's for your own good. 5) for the sake of, Brit on or US and Canadian also in behalf of, in the interest of: Would you really do that for me? 6 in the direction of, to, towards, into: Head for the hills! 7 to save, in the interest or benefit of, for the sake or benefit of, conducive to; because of, on account of, by reason of: Every summer, they went to Carlsbad for their health. She hated him for what he represented. 8) to go to, destined for: I am leaving for Tierra del Fuego tomorrow. 9) suitable or suited for, fit or fitted or fitting for, appropriate for, proper for: I am not sure that this colour is for you. Is it right for me to speak out now? 10 for the duration of; over (the extent of) , during, in the course of, throughout, through: She stayed for a week. 1) 1 despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, allowing for: For all his complaining, he seemed satisfied. 1) 2 as for. regarding, in regard to, as regards, respecting, concerning, as far as (something or someone) is concerned: As for Betty, let her do as she likes. --conj. 1) 3 because, since, as, inasmuch as, seeing that, owing or due to the fact that: I was unable to see him, for he was out of the office.