live by
phrasal verb
lived by; living by; lives by
Definition of live by
1
: to agree with and follow (something, such as a set of beliefs)
He tried to live by his faith. a principle I try to live by
2
: to survive by (doing something)
They were an ancient people who lived by hunting and gathering.
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“Live by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20by. Accessed 25 Sep. 2021.
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