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

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, coinciding with Rockstar's release of over 60 new in-engine 4K screenshots. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Lobo As the cigar-smoking, alien, bounty hunter who teams up with Supergirl, Lobo possesses immense strength and is essentially immortal, having lived for hundreds of years. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

The Minnesota Zoo says the Poweshiek skipperling typically has a life span of one year and only lives for two weeks as an adult. — Ray Campos, CBS News, 26 June 2026

This deal is still live for Amazon Prime Day 2026. — Tantse Walter, Space.com, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for live for

• albacore
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