Phrasal Verbs Using 'Into', 'To', 'About', & 'For' - Wanting (For)

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to ask for [verb]

to politely request something from someone

Ex: The customer asked for the bill after finishing the meal .

to call for [verb]

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

Ex: The situation calls for immediate action .

to come for [verb]

to seek something, such as an opportunity or benefit

Ex: Many entrepreneurs come for the networking possibilities at business conferences .

to go for [verb]

to pursue or try to achieve something

Ex: They are both planning to go for their dreams of starting a business together .

to gun for [verb]

to actively and determinedly pursue a specific goal

Ex: She 's gunning for the title of the best salesperson in the company .

to look for [verb]

to expect or hope for something

Ex: I am looking for a positive resolution to this conflict .

to press for [verb]

to strongly demand something, often from someone in authority

Ex: Environmentalists press for stricter regulations on pollution .

to send for [verb]

to ask or order someone to come to a specific location or situation

Ex: The manager sent an email to HR , asking them to send for an interviewee .

to try for [verb]

to make an effort to achieve something or succeed at a particular goal

Ex: We are trying for a more sustainable lifestyle by reducing waste .

to want for [verb]

to lack something necessary or desired

Ex: Growing up , they did n't want for encouragement to pursue their dreams .

Phrasal Verbs Using 'Into', 'To', 'About', & 'For'
Starting or Beginning (Into)	Entering or Colliding (Into)	Involving or Experiencing (Into)	Others (Into)
Managing or Helping (To)	Others (To)	Performing An Action (About)	Wanting (For)
Showing Love, Support, or Agreement (For)	Others (For)