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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The Seattle Kraken left the network last spring for local TENGA affiliates, and to Prime Video for Washington and Oregon users. —

Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2024 And even springing for a fancy compressor ice cream maker. —

Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024 Spread across 165 acres, the trails in this natural peninsula feature panoramic views of Lake Coeur d'Alene and are not too long, which is beneficial in the spring for those who spent winter cooped up and are building back their endurance. —

Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024 And if the rest of the home is light and minimalist, why not spring for a deeper, darker retreat for sleep? —

Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spring for