Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

send for

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.10 in modern English

Syllables: send -for
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To order or summon (a person) to one's presence.

verb

To send away for, to request a delivery of.

verb

To call out or diss, often in the form of a diss track; to roast.

British usage; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"More than 400 pages, with numerous illustrations and all substantially bound for home and kitchen use. Price only $2. Send for the book today. You take no risk. For—if you are not entirely pleased and satisfied, you may return the book within five days and we will promptly refund your money."
"We all know that Family Guy sends for everyone."

Usage

British usage
Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

sends for (present, singular) sending for (participle, present) sent for (participle, past) sent for (past)

Phrases

send out for

Frequently Paired Words

send out for

Synonyms

call

Questions

What does send for mean?: To order or summon (a person) to one's presence.

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