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Definition live for in British 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 rate
2

to have a reason to want to stay alive

Example

He spoke in the voice of a man with 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 leave home.

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