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

Taylor Swift performed live for the first time in six months, on a stage few would have expected: A Nashville venue that holds just 1,200 people. —Bryan West, USA Today, 26 June 2025

Adult cicadas live for two to four weeks, according to Ohio State’s extension office. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025

Before his death, Paul Cézanne offered 100 of his paintings to the art museum in Aix-en-Provence, the city in southern France where he was born and lived for more than 40 years. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025

Miller has found comfort by pouring herself into her hobbies, her business, and the vision her husband had for their family—raising their children, building their future, and living for the Lord. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025

Rhymes for live for

• albacore
• alongshore
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• commodore
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• herbivore