Emily Dickinson Lexicon

for, prep. [OE; head for a prepositional phrase.]

1. To help; to enhance; in order to benefit.
2. To; about; towards.
3. Toward; in the direction of; (see look, v., “look for” = seek).
4. During; throughout; in the time period of.
5. In memory of.
6. Directed to.
7. Appropriate to; merited by.
8. With; that.
9. To perform; in order to do.
10. To have; to obtain.
11. To please; in order to delight.
12. The role of; the authority of; the stewardship of.
13. To receive; to accept; to experience; to deal with.
14. On behalf of; as a proxy of.
15. Because of; in spite of.
16. Regarding; concerning; related to; with regard to; in the aspect of.
17. As; corresponding to; in place of; in the stead