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

Monstera plants can live for decades and don't need frequent watering. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025

But that homecoming was short lived for most, as Israel once again ordered a complete evacuation of Gaza City in early September, ahead of a ground invasion into the city. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025

Anthropologie The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar Anthropologie’s show-stopping Christmas Advent calendar feels made for the teen girl who lives for a good unboxing moment. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025

On Wednesday, Keller did just that, and the Cubs’ playoff dreams live for another day. —Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for live for

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