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

Though many of the acts are mainstays on the lineup, a unique one is Toy Factory Project, a super-group of sorts that will perform live for the first time in the box canyon. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 12 June 2025

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Large dogs may only live seven to eight years, compared with the average lifespan of little ones, who can live for up to 20 years. —Paul McClure 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025

The court’s proceedings were televised live for the first time in the country’s history. —Saif Hasnat, New York Times, 2 June 2025

Rhymes for live for

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