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.
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The film encourages viewers to live for the present.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
More than half the day has to be live for it to be considered synchronous.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
But in the end all of them create a quality, something that can live for a long time and can keep its shape and remain a part of your life.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Delpozo has lived for years near Northwest 182nd Street and 35th Avenue.
—Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
More than half the day has to be live for it to be considered synchronous.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
But in the end all of them create a quality, something that can live for a long time and can keep its shape and remain a part of your life.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Delpozo has lived for years near Northwest 182nd Street and 35th Avenue.
—Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Live for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20for. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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