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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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He needs to send for the sports psychologists.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

Sign up for Capitol Letters, a newsletter we send for every day of the legislative session.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

He hopes to send for them once he is settled in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023

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

There was no time to send for reinforcements.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

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