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

Lawyers for the Tribune and other medial outlets, meanwhile, are still fighting for the release of other evidence that was submitted to the judge for consideration in the case, including use-of-force reports and more footage of incidents around the city. —Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026

Joyce’s arc proves that some mothers are willing to go to hell (in the case of this show, the Upside Down) and back to fight for their kids. —Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026

Elle faced ovarian cancer with courage and honesty, using her platform to educate, advocate, and uplift even while fighting for her life. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026

With his target being a former comrade-in-arms, this triggers a moral dilemma, calling into question all that was fought for. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for fight for

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