live for

verb

lived for; living for; lives for

1

: to wait or hope for (something) very eagerly

I live for the day when we'll be together!

2

: to think of (something) as the most important or enjoyable part of one's life

She lives for her work.

3

: to think of (something) as a reason for being alive

He's depressed and feels as if he has nothing left to live for.

Examples of live for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carol Kamei, Evan Kamei's 72-year-old mother, has lived for 46 years near the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility and was one of the plaintiffs in the case against SoCal Gas. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

The cost of living for Americans and Illinoisans is also driving the interest in the election. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

In other words, any financial relief from the deregulatory move will be short lived for American consumers. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026

The third sample, taken near the center of the encampment where some residents have lived for years, showed lead levels of 646 ppm, well over triple the safety threshold. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for live for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore