for you

preposition
UK: /fɔː juː/
US: /fɔːr juː/

  1. Intended or provided to benefit you.

    1. This gift is just for you, I hope you like it a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. I made a special effort to ensure this project is perfect for you because you're a valued client. [ ] [ ]

  2. Representing someone's interests or acting on their behalf.

    1. I am doing this for you, so you don't have to. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer is here to represent you and argue the case for you in court. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be considered in relation to you.

    1. This information is for you to read later. [ ] [ ]
    2. I have a task for you to do when you are less busy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

in the interest of

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "for you" in English means: Intended or provided to benefit you., Representing someone's interests or acting on their behalf., To be considered in relation to you..

The phonetic transcription of "for you" is /fɔː juː/ in British English and /fɔːr juː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "for you": in the interest of.

Example usage of "for you": "This gift is just for you, I hope you like it a lot.". More examples on the page.