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

Get you some money, have some kids and build you a legacy, live for something and set you some goals. —David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025

Many lives for midtown building The house was constructed for Mary A. Charles, born Mary A. Brady in 1850 or 1851. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025

The three-day Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park will be streamed live for those who want to avoid the crush of the crowd or chill of the fog. —Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025

Pupfish are teeny-tiny — usually under three inches — and typically live for about a year. —Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for live for

• albacore
• alongshore
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• anymore
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• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
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• herbivore