Synonyms of fall for

fall for

phrase

as in love

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

It's hard not to fall for a woman like that.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• love
• carry a torch (for)
• lose one's heart (to)
• worship
• cherish
• adore
• idolize
• dote (on)
• reverence
• idealize
• revere
• delight (in)
• adulate
• venerate
• canonize
• deify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hate
• despise
• loathe
• detest
• abhor
• disapprove (of)
• antagonize
• dislike
• displease
• revolt
• abominate
• turn off
• disfavor
• execrate
• repel
• disgust
• repulse
• sicken
• nauseate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fall for

Cheng Xin | Getty Images Nike shares dropped Friday, falling for a second straight day after the company reported declining revenue and plans to lay off staff in 2027. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Cut back catmint, hostas, and salvia in fall for tidier gardens, pest prevention, and improved flowering. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Because the rain will be falling for many hours, the flash flood threat is low but can't be ruled out. — Matthew Delucia, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

The proper response to the Livingstone Formulation is to expose it and refuse to fall for it. — Kenneth L. Marcus, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026