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go in for
go in for something
to take part in something; to enjoy (doing) something. John doesn't go in for sports. None of them seems to go in for swimming.
go in for something
to do something as a regular activity In Victorian times, audiences went in for very large, elaborate performances. Most girls her age like to spend time in shopping malls, but Amanda doesn't go in for that.
go in for
1. Have a particular interest in or liking for, as in He really goes in for classical music. [Mid-1800s]
2. Take part in, especially as a specialty. For example, She's going in for tennis this year. [Mid-1800s]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Wate | | - | Frisian |
| Helene | | he-LEN (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish), he-LE-nu (German) | Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology |
| Vitalik | | - | Russian, Ukrainian |
| Ghenadie | | - | Romanian |
| Jaywant | | - | Indian, Marathi |
| Sekai | | - | Southern African, Shona |