Preposition

1. Towards.

   The astronauts headed for the moon.

2. Directed at, intended to belong to.

   I have something for you.

3. Supporting (opposite of against).

   All those for the motion raise your hands.

4. Because of.

   He wouldn't apologize; and just for that, she refused to help him.

5. Over a period of time.

   They fought for days over a silly pencil.

6. On behalf of.

   I will stand in for him.

7. With the purpose of.

   I am aiming for completion by end of business Thursday.

8. Despite, in spite of.
   • 1892 August 6, Charles Dickens, "The Unbidden Guest", in All the Year Round, page 133,

     Mr. Joseph Blenkinshaw was perhaps not worth quite so much as was reported; but for all that he was a very wealthy man

9. Used to introduce a small clause.

   For that to happen now is incredibly unlikely. (=It is incredibly unlikely that that will happen now.)

   All I want is for you to be happy. (=All I want is that you be happy.)

10. Used to construe various verbs.

    Don't wait for an answer.

    What did he ask you for?

    He was convicted for murder.

    I'm looking for my friend.