fight for

phrasal verb

fought for; fighting for; fights for

1

: to fight in support of (something)

young soldiers fighting for their country

This is a cause that's worth fighting for.

2

: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)

The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.

The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.

They had to fight for survival.

Examples of fight for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The performance reminds us that our fight for equality — and for democracy — isn't over. —Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 23 June 2025

Working with entertainment titans like Netflix is a dream come true for those seeking Hollywood fame—but a bit of the sparkle is lost when having to fight for equal pay on set. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025

Here’s why the UFC should make this the fight for later this year. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025

Additionally, Genet’s (Anne Charrier) movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France’s future. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 June 2025

Rhymes for fight for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore