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

Americans spend a lot of time thinking about where to live for tax purposes. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

Both tick species live for several years and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick fever, Roundy said. —Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 May 2026

Lowering the cost of living for Tarrant County residents and families. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026

But if the individual lived for years after their dental appointment, any herbal treatments would probably have worn or washed off, so the absence of residue doesn’t rule anything out. —ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026

Rhymes for live for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
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• commodore
• dinosaur
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• herbivore
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