What does "fall for" mean?

To be fooled by; to walk into (a trap) or respond to (a scam or trick).

What is a synonym for "fall for"?

Common synonyms include: and sinker, be a sucker, be smitten, be taken in, become attached to, bite.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To be fooled by; to walk into (a trap) or respond to (a scam or trick). idiomatic
"I can't believe how many people still fall for the coin glued to the sidewalk."
2
fall in love with; become infatuated with wordnet
3
To fall in love with. idiomatic
"He really fell for the attractive waitress at his favorite restaurant."
4
be deceived, duped, or entrapped by wordnet

"I can't believe how many people still fall for the coin glued to the sidewalk."