Main Entry:

¹live

Pronunciation:

\ˈliv\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

lived; liv·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English libban; akin to Old High German lebēn to live

Date:

before 12th century

intransitive verb1: to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant2: to continue alive3: to maintain oneself : subsist <lived on rice and peas>4 a: to occupy a home : dwell <living in a shabby room> <they had always lived in the country> b: to be located or stored <the silverware lives here>5: to attain eternal life <though he die, yet shall he live — John 11:25(Revised Standard Version)>6: to conduct or pass one's life <lived only for his work>7: to remain in human memory or record <the past lives in us all — W. R. Inge>8: to have a life rich in experience9: cohabittransitive verb1: to pass through or spend the duration of <lived their lives alone>2: act out, practice —often used with out<to live out their fantasies>3: to exhibit vigor, gusto, or enthusiasm in <lived life to the fullest>4 a: to experience firsthand <living a dream> b: to be thoroughly absorbed by or involved with <she lives her work>

— live it up

: to live with gusto and usually fast and loose <lived it up with wine and song — Newsweek>

— live up to

: to act or be in accordance with <had no intention of living up to his promise>

— live with

: to put up with : accept, tolerate <had to live with their decision>