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 verb 1 : to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant
2 : to continue alive
3 : 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 experience
9 : cohabittransitive verb 1 : 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>