live by

phrasal verb

lived by; living by; lives by

1

: to agree with and follow (something, such as a set of beliefs)

He tried to live by his faith.

a principle I try to live by

2

: to survive by (doing something)

They were an ancient people who lived by hunting and gathering.

Examples of live by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Find your values then live by them through your thoughts, words and actions. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh talks living by 'faith, family, football' Jim Harbaugh's faith plays a major role in his life as head coach of the Chargers, and he's been inspired by players in his own lockers, and other stars throughout the game, doing the same. —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025

So with this roster, live by the three, die by the three. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025

That wasn’t the only surprise in the ceremony held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and streamed lived by Netflix. —Jake Coyle, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for live by

• abscissae
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi
• certify