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

While in Marin City, Shakur formed the One Nation Emcees rap group and went on to perform live for the first time at the city’s 1989 music festival. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Your clipboard is where passwords and 2FA codes live for a few seconds, and any app with permission can read them. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Our next drop is officially live for the next two weeks with five new picks and lots more on the way. — Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026

Annual ryegrass only lives for a season and is often used as a green manure or cover crop in veggie beds. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for live for

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