ride for en · VERB
Etymology
Likely a shortening of ride or die + for.
Meanings
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(qualifier:African-American Vernacular, slang) To have someone's back, support wholeheartedly.
He says he rides for black women, yet look at how he treats us.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ridden for | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| riding for | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| rides for | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| rode for | Tense=Past | lexicographic |