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

That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for. —Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026

Users in both countries can download the app on Android and iOS, where the service has been live for a few days. —James Peckham, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026

The fish can grow up to 50 centimeters (nearly 20 inches) and live for 10-15 years. —ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

Near the Chesa is the war-time home of anti-fascist writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach, and the house where Nietzsche lived for seven years, its windows staring unflinchingly at the sheer peaks opposite, which can be hiked and skied depending on the season. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for live for

• albacore
• alongshore
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• anymore
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• commodore
• dinosaur
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• herbivore