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

The cost of living for middle class families for average Americans is exploding. — NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

The courtroom has been packed throughout the trial and streamed live for its entirety. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

The festival will also be available to stream live for free worldwide. — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Although the life span of the black rat snake in the wild is unknown, in captivity adult individuals may live for more than 30 years. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for live for

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