For can be 

used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): I bought some

flowers for Chloe. Wait there for a while. as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): I told her to
leave, for I was very tired.

1. sed to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put
o There's a letter for you.
o It's a book for children.
o We got a new table for the dining room.
o This is the place for me (= I like it very much).

2.  in order to help somebody/something

o What can I do for you (= how can I help you)?
o Can you translate this letter for me?
o I took her classes for her while she was sick.
o soldiers fighting for their country

3.  used to show purpose or function

o a machine for slicing bread
o Let's go for a walk.
o Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work?
o What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)?

4.  used to show a reason or cause

o The town is famous for its cathedral.
o She gave me a watch for my birthday.
o He got an award for bravery.
o I couldn't speak for laughing.
o He didn’t answer for fear of hurting her.

5.  in order to obtain something

o He came to me for advice.
o For more information, call this number.
o There were over fifty applicants for the job.

6.  used to show a length of time

o I'm going away for a few days.
o That's all the news there is  for now.
7. used to show a distance
o The road went on for miles and miles.

8.  used to show where somebody/something is going

o Is this the bus for Chicago?
o She knew she was destined for a great future.

9. used to show that something is arranged or intended to happen at a particular time

o an appointment for May 12
o We're invited for 7.30.
10.
 

 used to show the occasion when something happens

o I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking!

11.
 

 in exchange for something

o Copies are available for two dollars each.

o I'll swap these two bottles for that one.
12.
 

 employed by

o She's working for an insurance company.

13.
 

 about; in connection with somebody/something

o They are anxious for her safety.

o Fortunately for us, the weather changed.
14.
 

 as a representative of

o I am speaking for everyone in this department.

15.
  

 meaning

o Shaking your head for ‘No’ is not universal.

16.
 

 in support of somebody/something

o Are you for or against the proposal?

o They voted for independence in a referendum.
o There's a strong case for postponing the exam.
o I'm all for (= strongly support)  people having fun.
o ‘What does Naomi think about the move?’ ‘She’s all for it.’

COMPARE against (2)

17.
 

 considering what can be expected from somebody/something

o The weather was warm for the time of year.

o She's tall for her age.
o He’s not bad for a beginner.
o That's too much responsibility for a child.
18.
 

 used to say how difficult, necessary, pleasant, etc. something is that somebody might do or has done

o It's useless  for  us  to  continue.

o There's no need  for  you  to  go.
o For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable.
o The box is too  heavy for me to lift.
o Is it clear enough for you to read?
19. used to show who can or should do something
o It's not for me to say why he left.
o How to spend the money is for you to decide.
20. better, happier, etc. for something better, happier, etc. following something
o You'll feel better for a good night's sleep.
o This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint.
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Grammar > Prepositions and particles > For

from English Grammar Today

For is usually a preposition and sometimes a conjunction.

For: purpose

We use for to talk about a purpose or a reason for something:

I’m going  for some breakfast. I’m really hungry.
She leaves on Friday for a 15-day cruise around the Mediterranean.
I wear these old trousers for  painting.
In questions we often use what … for instead of why to ask about the reason or purpose of
something especially in informal situations:
What  are you here  for?
What  are they doing it for?
See also:
 For  +  -ing

For someone

We often use for to introduce the person or people receiving something:

She bought a teapot for her sister.
Mike Cranham and his staff at the hotel cook for 800 people a day, on average.

For: duration

We use for with a period of time to refer to duration (how long something lasts):

There’s a lovely open-air pool near us. We usually go there for a couple of hours in the
evenings when it’s warm enough.
Warning:

Don’t confuse for and in when referring to time:

We’re going to Cape Town  for two months. (We will spend two months in Cape Town.)
 We’re going to Cape Town  in two months. (We’re leaving to go to Cape Town two months from
now.)
After a negative we can use for and in with the same meaning. In is particularly common in
American English:
I haven’t seen him in five years. (or for five years.)
See also:
 For or since?

For: exchange

We use for to refer to an exchange:

[sign in a food shop]
2  for £2 or £1.36 each. (Two for two pounds or one pound thirty-six each.)
I got 124 euros  for 100 pounds at today’s exchange rate.

For meaning because

We sometimes use for as a conjunction meaning ‘because’. We use it in very formal, and often
literary, contexts:
Chasing the white stag through the forests, never catching it, of course, for it is a creature of
legend.

For in multi-word verbs

We often combine for with a verb to form a multi-word verb:

She’s been caring for  her mother for years.
It’s not a good time to look for it now. We have to go.
You will find other multi-word verbs with for in a good learner’s dictionary.

For

For usually tells us about the use of something, a reason or purpose.

We need new batteries for the remote control.

 These drinks are for after work.

We use it for cutting grass.

Of

Of usually shows a connection or belonging.

Is she a friend of yours?

This is a photo of my wife.

A glass of wine.

To

To usually shows the direction of something; moving towards.

We're going to Malta next week.

Where are you going to buy your new shoes?

We ran to the end of the street.

Now choose the correct prepositions in each of these sentences:

 1) A knife ___ cutting fish.

Correct!

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 2) She walks ___ work every day.

Correct!

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 3) We bought a new sofa ___ the lounge.

Correct!
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 4) There was a phone call ___ you.

Correct!

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 5) The resort is open from May ___ September.

Correct!

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 6) She's the owner ___ this restaurant.

Correct!

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 7) Please give this message ___ Simon.

Correct!

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 8) He goes shopping ___ his grandmother because she's very old.

Correct!
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 9) They travel ___ France every summer.

Correct!

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 10) A large number ___ people.

Correct!

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Prepositions "Of," "To," and "For"
Of
Used for belonging to, relating to, or connected with:

 The secret of this game is that you can’t ever win.

 The highlight of the show is at the end.
 The first page of the book describes the author’s profile.
 Don’t touch it. That’s the bag of my friend’s sister.
 I always dreamed of being rich and famous.

Used to indicate reference:

 I got married in the summer of 2000.

 This is a picture of my family.
 I got a discount of 10 percent on the purchase.

Used to indicate an amount or number:

 I drank three cups of milk.

 A large number of people gathered to protest.
 I had only four hours of sleep during the last two days.
 He got a perfect score of 5 on his writing assignment.

To
Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction
of something:

 I am heading to the entrance of the building.

 The package was mailed to Mr. Kim yesterday.
 All of us went to the movie theater.
 Please send it back to me.

Used to indicate a limit or an ending point:

 The snow was piled up to the roof.

 The stock prices rose up to 100 dollars.

Used to indicate relationship:

 This letter is very important to your admission.

 My answer to your question is in this envelop.
 Do not respond to every little thing in your life.

Used to indicate a time or a period:

 I work nine to six, Monday to Friday.

  It is now 10 to five. (In other words, it is 4:50.)

For
Used to indicate the use of something:

 This place is for exhibitions and shows.

 I baked a cake for your birthday.
 I put a note on the door for privacy.
 She has been studying hard for the final exam.

Used to mean because of:

 I am so happy for you.

 We feel deeply sorry for your loss.
 For this reason, I’ve decided to quit this job.

Used to indicate time or duration:

 He’s been famous for many decades.

 I attended the university for one year only.
 This is all I have for today.

[Quiz 23.1]

Choose the correct preposition in each sentence.

1)I slept                      (of, to, for) only two hours last night.

2)It was my first trip                      (of, to, for) Hawaii.
3)Turn off the TV and go straight                      (of, to, for) bed.
4)This book was written                      (of, to, for) the people who want to learn how to play a guitar.
5)I was late                      (of, to, for) school.
6)Spencer is one                      (of, to, for) my best friends.

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1) for
2) to
3) to
4) for
5) for
6) of