fight for

phrasal verb

fought for; fighting for; fights for

1

: to fight in support of (something)

young soldiers fighting for their country

This is a cause that's worth fighting for.

2

: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)

The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.

The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.

They had to fight for survival.

Examples of fight for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first group will desperately fight for relevance against AI tools that are faster, cheaper, and tireless. —Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025

Lowery was frustrated by how women—especially women of color—had to fight for space that should have been theirs by default. —Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Nov. 2025

Ultimately, the sequel delivers on its message to tell the truth about historical events, fight for one’s beliefs and stand up to power and money. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025

As traumatic as the 2025 season has been, the biggest blessing has been seeing the fight for this team, which continues to fight for each other and their coaches, keeping the season relevant. —Omar Kelly november 25, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for fight for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore