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

Those who remained in the South during the brutal fight for Civil Rights saw leaders and laypeople assassinated by white supremacists with long-range rifles, beaten by the butts of shotguns during marches, or shot with pistols at close range. —Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025

The statue, privately funded by community leaders, will stand on campus as a commitment by New College to defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life. —Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025

In the third quarter, Cal running back Brandon High was fighting for extra yards on a first-down rush when U safety Koi Perich and teammates started to tackle him. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025

Courtney has devoted her career to fighting for individuals in high-stakes disputes against financial institutions, achieving landmark victories. —William Jones, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for fight for

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