spring for
phrasal verb
sprang for or sprung for; sprung for; springing for; springs for
US, informal
: to pay for (something) : to spend money on (something)
She refuses to spring for a new coat.
I'll spring for dinner.
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Each spring for more than 60 years, this colorful parade has celebrated Hellenic culture with traditional costumes, music and dance.
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The third, quarterback, should also upgrade, assuming Drake Maye develops properly and springs for a Year 2 leap.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Chose a classic Aperol Spritz or spring for a Rose!
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
If your budget is limited to decor accents, though, consider springing for this artistic disc with colorful stripes that’s the ideal complement for your living room, patio furniture, or a beach club in St. Tropez.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The third, quarterback, should also upgrade, assuming Drake Maye develops properly and springs for a Year 2 leap.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Chose a classic Aperol Spritz or spring for a Rose!
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
If your budget is limited to decor accents, though, consider springing for this artistic disc with colorful stripes that’s the ideal complement for your living room, patio furniture, or a beach club in St. Tropez.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Spring for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20for. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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