live by

phrasal verb

lived by; living by; lives by

1

: to agree with and follow (something, such as a set of beliefs)

He tried to live by his faith.

a principle I try to live by

2

: to survive by (doing something)

They were an ancient people who lived by hunting and gathering.

Examples of live by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ring’s card is being streamed live by DAZN, the global over-the-top broadcaster that has been distributing combat sports in the U.S. since September 2018. —Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025

The hearing will be streamed live by Idaho’s 4th Judicial District Court at: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov/docs/Stream/District-4/District-4.html This story was originally published April 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM. —Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025

Here are some rules to live by when investing in municipal bonds. —William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

Francis lived by the idea that greatness is found in humility, not spectacle. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for live by

• abscissae
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi
• certify