up for

idiom

1

informal : wanting to have or do (something)

I'm up for some Chinese food.

Are you up for watching a movie?

We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?

2

—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision

His proposal is up for consideration.

She is up for reelection next year.

3

—used to say that something is available to be bought

Our house is up for sale.

items that are up for auction

4

: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)

He was up for armed robbery.

Examples of up for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the end of May, when the Lionesses met up for the next international break, Bronze spoke to England doctor Ritan Mehta. —Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

And then selling the run on a play-action in the red zone freed tight end Davis Allen up for a touchdown in the third quarter. —Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025

Slebir is up for this year’s Men’s Biggest Wave award against two surfers who rode immense waves in Hawaii the day before. —Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025

The road doesn’t necessarily ease up for the Sailors, who will battle South Shore League powerhouse Norwell next week. —Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for up for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore