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

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Into', 'To', 'About', & 'For'
to ask for

to politely request something from someone

Ex: I'll ask my friend for a loan to cover the unexpected expenses.
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to call for

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

Ex: The global challenge calls for coordinated efforts across nations.
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to come for

to seek something, such as an opportunity or benefit

Ex: I came for the chance to learn from the best in the industry .
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to go for
to go for
[Verb]

to pursue or try to achieve something

Ex: If you want to succeed in your career , you should go for continuous learning and skill development .
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to gun for

to actively and determinedly pursue a specific goal

Ex: The athletes gunned for a spot on the national team in the upcoming trials .
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to look for

to expect or hope for something

Ex: They will be looking for a favorable outcome in the court case .
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to press for

to strongly demand something, often from someone in authority

Ex: The students pressed for a change in the university 's policy .
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to send for

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

Ex: The coach sent for the star player to discuss an upcoming game strategy .
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to try for

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

Ex: The researchers are trying for breakthroughs in medical science .
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to want for

to lack something necessary or desired

Ex: The successful entrepreneur did n't want for resources when starting his business .
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