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

Some people might live for fashion, but what if your clothes lived for you? — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

There were materials in New York as well as in Italy, where Leo lived for part of the year. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Those looking to buy here can choose from modern apartments or classic neighborhoods where residents have lived for decades. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Syrskyi also came under intense criticism for his association with the 425th Separate Assault Regiment, known as Skelia, which for many Ukrainians became emblematic of the tactics that expended soldiers’ lives for marginal territorial gains. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for live for

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