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

Most individual cicadas live for just a few weeks, but, since the emergence itself happens over a two-week period, their eventual fading will also be staggered. —Taylor Johnston, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025

Northern American river otters typically live up to eight or nine years in wild, but have lived for 21 years in captivity, according to the National Wildlife Federation. —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Most diving bell spiders live for about one to two years. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

The Raise the Wage Act will increase the pay and standard of living for nearly 22 million workers across this country. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for live for

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