fight for

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 Ellipse, a 52-acre park south of the White House, will host a fan festival where 75,000 to 100,000 people are expected to watch the fights for free. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Palace’s opponents in Leipzig last night, Spanish side Rayo Vallecano, fought for their lives. —Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026

The case, which became infamous in Memphis, gained national attention leading up to the execution as Carruthers fought for testing on forensic evidence and fingerprints that his attorneys argue could exonerate him. —Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026

The doctors and Democrats fighting for reform have been doing so without essential knowledge that could help make their case. —Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026

Rhymes for fight for

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