Phrase guide

all for

prep · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

prep

Meaning 1

Completely in favour of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'm all for people being able to speak their minds.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep

Meaning 2

Merely for the sake of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Esau sold Jacob his birthright all for a bowl of lentil stew.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kannattaa täysin — completely in favour
  • Portuguese: completamente a favor (de) — completely in favour