Spring for

verb

To pay for something, usually as a treat for yourself or others.

He decided to spring for a fancy dinner to celebrate their anniversary
Visual representation of "spring for" - To pay for something, usually as a treat for yourself or others

Often appears as...

  • spring for dinner
  • spring for drinks

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To pay for something, usually as a treat for yourself or others.

He decided to spring for a fancy dinner to celebrate their anniversary
Visual representation of "spring for" - To pay for something, usually as a treat for yourself or others

Often appears as...

  • spring for dinner
  • spring for drinks

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Generosity Implication

Using 'spring for' often suggests generosity or a desire to celebrate something special.

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For her birthday, I'll spring for a spa day.
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Informal Usage

'Spring for' is casual and best used in informal situations or among friends.

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Let's hang out tonight—I'll spring for pizza.
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Not Obligatory

The phrase 'spring for' implies a voluntary act of paying, not something required or expected.

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Since you helped me move, I'll spring for lunch.
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