Another word for for

Aimed at, en route to, and directed toward are another word for for. Against and without are the opposites of for. On this page, find 22 synonyms for for, parts of speech, and examples of for sentences.

For synonyms

"For" is a preposition indicating purpose, direction, recipient, or duration. It connects elements in a sentence to indicate intent or use, often specifying the reason or benefit behind an action or state.

  • Aimed at
  • At
  • Directed toward
  • En route for
  • En route to
  • En route toward
  • En route towards
  • Facing
  • In the direction of
  • In the vicinity of
  • Into
  • On the road to
  • On the way to
  • Onto
  • So as to approach
  • So as to near
  • Through to
  • To
  • Toward
  • Towards
  • Near

For sentences

  • She bought groceries for the week ahead.
  • He apologized sincerely for his mistake yesterday.
  • They cheered loudly for their favorite team.
  • She took medicine for her persistent cough.
  • He played guitar for hours every evening.
  • They studied diligently for their upcoming exams.
  • She saved money for a rainy day.

For parts of speech

Preposition