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

To make this film and fight for this film to come to life. —Mark Schilling, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025

Sheffield's public safety plan includes continuing to fight for additional funding for Community Violence Intervention programs, which are credited in part for the city's decline in crime, and the creation of a gun violence prevention office. —Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025

On the night of his retirement match, a Japanese wrestling legend’s fading memory forces his daughter to enter the ring and carry him through one final fight for his legacy. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025

For many people, they are linked – parts of the same fight for dignity and freedom. —Ken Chitwood, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for fight for

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