for- (Meaning)
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A prefix to verbs, having usually the force of a negative or privative. It often implies also loss, detriment, or destruction, and sometimes it is intensive, meaning utterly, quite thoroughly, as in forbathe.
Synonyms & Antonyms of for-
for- Sentence Examples
- The cake batter is too thick, so add some milk for a thinner consistency.
- I prefer coffee for my morning beverage, as it provides a potent caffeine boost.
- Excessive phone use is a detriment for children's development.
- The main ingredient for this dish is a pound of fresh shrimp.
- I'm searching for a tutor for my son for assistance with his algebra homework.
- The architect designed the building for maximum light exposure.
- The fundraiser is an opportunity for us to raise money for a worthy cause.
- I bought a new pair of shoes for my upcoming marathon.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the patient's bacterial infection.
- Coffee is a stimulant that provides an energy boost for many people.
FAQs About the word for-
A prefix to verbs, having usually the force of a negative or privative. It often implies also loss, detriment, or destruction, and sometimes it is intensive, me
pro,,
against, anti, anti,against, contrary to, contra, agin, agin, versus, with
The cake batter is too thick, so add some milk for a thinner consistency.
I prefer coffee for my morning beverage, as it provides a potent caffeine boost.
Excessive phone use is a detriment for children's development.
The main ingredient for this dish is a pound of fresh shrimp.
