go with

British  

verb

1. to accompany

2. to blend or harmonize

   that new wallpaper goes well with the furniture

3. to be a normal part of

   three acres of land go with the house

4. to be of the same opinion as

   I'm sorry I can't go with you on your new plan

5. (of two people) to associate frequently with (each other)

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go with Idioms  

1. Also, go out with . Accompany; also, date regularly. For example, When I leave, do you want to go with me? or Jerry has been going out with Frieda for two years . [Mid-1500s]

2. Be associated with, as in His accent goes with his background . [c. 1600]

3. Take the side of someone, as in I'll go with you in defending his right to speak freely . [Mid-1400s] Also see go along , def. 2.

4. Also, go well with . Look good with, match. For example, This chair goes well with the rest of the furniture , or That color doesn't go with the curtains . [Early 1700]

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Example Sentences

"The government made the decision to go with these arms-length contracts for the human landing system, and now these people have to perform."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

There’s this idea of knowing who she is, but also allowing herself to go with a flow, which is not in her DNA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Let’s go with an aggressive scenario: If he begins taking Social Security at age 62 and invests the payments, he could accumulate more than $100,000 by 67, assuming a healthy 10% annual investment return.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Everyone I knew told me the project was too risky, but I tend to go with my gut.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“I want to go with you,” Abby said.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

Related Words

• back
• campaign for
• defend
• encourage
• favor
• further
• justify
• press for
• promote
• propose
• push
• recommend
• support
• tout
• uphold
• urge