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

The Dermonds lived for about 15 years in the Reynolds Great Waters gated community, about 75 miles southeast of Atlanta. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 May 2026

But for those of us who live for lightsabers, Death Stars and cantina bands, every day is Star Wars Day. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 May 2026

The impact is seen in the economic fallout and a higher cost of living for most every American family. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Chocobar was shot during a confrontation with armed men over land in the Tucumán province of Argentina where the Chuschagasta Indigenous community has lived for many generations. —Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Rhymes for live for

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