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

Humongous, massive stars can exhaust their hydrogen supply in just a few billion years, while a smaller star can live for well over ten billion years. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Some families will never be the same, and entire communities will live for years with the memory of what happened. — Cristina Guevara, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

In fact, Burj Al Babas was planned as a luxurious, stately urban development offering the look of royal living for anyone willing to shell out anywhere from $370,000 to $500,000 for their own little palace. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

However, in early 2026, Alex posted about being in Puerto Rico, where Jebin lives for part of the year. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for live for

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