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 American people deserve a Congress that fights for them, regardless of who holds the gavel. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026

Voters deserve someone who understands struggle personally, knows how government works and has already shown the courage to fight for real change. —Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026

But as challenging as these cases can be, the I-Team found the fight for workers' comp when a firefighter is battling cancer can be even more complicated. —Ginger Allen, CBS News, 6 May 2026

Versace was not a case of buying for the sake of it, but an opportunity to acquire a fashion house that is meaningful, doesn’t fight for the same customers Prada already has, and was the right price. —Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026

Rhymes for fight for

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