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

How long much of the 10,000-km (6,000-mile) journey is undertaken by the freeloading fish, which only live for about two years, is still a puzzle, Meynecke said. —CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025

The trend, Morales said, should come as a giant, blinking warning sign for Republicans, who ran in 2024 on promises to decrease inflation and improve the cost of living for everyday Americans. —Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

The two first premiered the track live for fans during the conference. —Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025

My grandmother, on the other hand, lived for another 25 years after her husband died—which meant my relationship with her extended well into my 30s. —Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for live for

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