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

An hours-long fight for survival was beginning. —Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026

My forbears fought for American values in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, on the side of the Union in the Civil War, in the Spanish-American War, in World Wars I and II and the Korean War. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026

In later years, Jackson never stopped fighting for causes large and small. —The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026

If Kalshi pulls out all the stops in its fight for survival, Rose said the courtroom action could last for years to come. —Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for fight for

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