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

Affordability, health care, activities and quality of living for the respective cities. —Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Licht, who has spent years on Richardson Bay, says a community of mariners who lived for decades on boats have mostly moved ashore. —Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025

The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban. —Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025

And while that ginkgo will hopefully live for another 112 years, legacies like his have the power to extend even further. —Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for live for

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