live for

phrasal verb

lived for; living for; lives for

: to wait or hope for (something) very eagerly

I live for the day when we'll be together!

: to think of (something) as the most important or enjoyable part of one's life

She lives for her work.

: to think of (something) as a reason for being alive

He's depressed and feels as if he has nothing left to live for.

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Repotting a Christmas cactus is a task that is frequently overlooked because this forgiving, flowering succulent can live for years in less-than-ideal growing conditions. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 It'll be streamed live for free on Prime and Amazon Music Twitch. —

Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 Grizzly bears generally live to be around 25, though some in the wild have lived for over 35 years, according to the Fish & Wildlife Service. —

CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024 Mahony, now in his late 80s, lived for several years on the campus of a parish in the San Fernando Valley. —

Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live for