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Definition live for in American English

live for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to think someone or something is so important that they are your main reason for living

Example

She lives for her work.

Synonyms and related words
heart take a liking to be taken with
2

to have a reason to want to stay alive

Example

He spoke with the voice of a man who had nothing left to live for.

Example

Gregory was 21 and had everything to live for.

Synonyms and related words
hope aim pray
3

to want something to happen very much

Example

He lived for the day when he would be old enough to drive a car.

Synonyms and related words
want wish hope
Definition live for in American English