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Synonyms

send for

Idioms  

  1. Summon someone, request that someone come, as in She sent for all the children when their father lay dying . [Late 1500s]

  2. Order a delivery of something, as in The king sent for a bottle of wine . Also see send away , def. 2; send out , def. 2.

Example Sentences

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McCutchen said teams get a verdict on the calls they send for review.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

From a childhood marked by "kindness and energy" to becoming a wife and mother with a greeting card to send for every occasion and a phone call home every night at 21:00.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

According to reports, Mr. Musk asked his executives to send him a hiring list every week and to “think carefully” about whom they send for his approval.

From Washington Times • May 16, 2023

“We will deeply appreciate the condolences you send for Sam Kim,” the singer’s agency, Antenna Music, said in a news release, according to Korea JoongAng Daily.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2023

There was no time to send for reinforcements.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

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