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.
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Cherished for their sweet fruit, figs can also live for more than 100 years.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Guthrie, 47, lives for those quaint moments.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But, there seemed to be a slight disconnect between those testifying on Wednesday and the fans who live for college sports.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The note fell into the hands of record keeper Saajan, who lives for every correspondence and deliciousness from Ila’s humble kitchen and profound pen.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Guthrie, 47, lives for those quaint moments.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But, there seemed to be a slight disconnect between those testifying on Wednesday and the fans who live for college sports.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The note fell into the hands of record keeper Saajan, who lives for every correspondence and deliciousness from Ila’s humble kitchen and profound pen.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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“Live for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20for. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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