live for

phrasal 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

In the apartments of Toebbe’s Hyde Park, where the painter has lived for nearly two decades with her family, midcentury furnishings abound, plants sometimes wilt, and nearly all available surfaces are covered in patterns. —Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

The literary-minded will live for tours inspired by the life and works of Gabriel García Márquez, exploring the destinations Latin America’s most famous writer frequented across the city that served as his magical muse. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026

Fortunately, finding out how to watch The Cult of the Real Housewife live for free is way less dramatic. —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026

The High Roller High Rollers live for the moment! —Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for live for

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