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

Queens The Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona is where the jazz trailblazer lived for nearly three decades with his fourth wife, Lucille Wilson. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026

In 2025, Brolin opened up to People about the blind date that changed the course of his and Streisand’s lives for good. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026

The brand has amassed a following of loyal travelers who live for its sleek, stylish, and functional bags. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026

Commonly grown as houseplants, jade succulents can live for decades with proper care. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for live for

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