Table of Contents verb + for + objective Created:23 Oct 2017 15:16:03 , in intermediate Pattern Verb + for + objective pattern is often employed to describes motion towards some specific location or a strong desire of reaching certain goal. She strives for perfection in everything she does. John has just left for Oslo. Example sentences Here are a couple more sentences which employ the pattern. Teddy aims for becoming a professional barber. She reached for a parcel left under the table. Derek always kisses his wife before leaving for work. :ads: This post was updated on 27 Oct 2017 15:31:27 Tags: for , objective , verb