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

Jackson was admitted to a hospital in November and had been living for more than a decade with progressive supranuclear palsy, according to his Rainbow PUSH Coalition. —NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026

My mom lives for compliments on her outfits and this Prettygarden dress is sure to reel them in. —Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026

Maryland’s Democratic Party establishment has turned energy from the lifeblood of our prosperity into yet another vehicle to increase the high cost of living for working families. —Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026

Lowering the cost of living for Tarrant County residents and families. —Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for live for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
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• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
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• herbivore