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

Many have sought refuge in sprawling outdoor areas, living for months in makeshift tents made of cloth and nylon – with little access to warmth, electricity or heating. —Kareem Khadder, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025

Listen to this article CHAMPAIGN — When their family moved back to Lemont after living for four years in Minnesota, brothers Judah and Justus Heeg went in different directions. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025

The Point Loma High School boys soccer program lives for the postseason. —Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025

The gigs in smaller rooms than Simon has typically played, will allow the singer to perform the songs from Seven Psalms live for the first time. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for live for

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