Live for
verb
To consider something as a very important part of your life.
He lives for his music.
Often appears as...
- live for the moment
- live for the weekend
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To wait eagerly for a particular moment or event.
I'm living for the day I get promoted.
Often appears as...
- living for the weekend
- living for the holidays
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To enjoy or get excitement from something.
I live for the evenings when I can relax and read a good book.
Often appears as...
- live for the thrill
- live for adventure
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To consider something as a very important part of your life.
He lives for his music.
Often appears as...
- live for the moment
- live for the weekend
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To wait eagerly for a particular moment or event.
I'm living for the day I get promoted.
Often appears as...
- living for the weekend
- living for the holidays
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To enjoy or get excitement from something.
I live for the evenings when I can relax and read a good book.
Often appears as...
- live for the thrill
- live for adventure
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Essential Passion
Used to express a deep, almost necessary involvement with an activity or interest that defines someone's happiness or purpose.
She lives for her volunteer work, it gives her life meaning.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Emphasis
May be an exaggeration to emphasize strong feelings but doesn't mean it's the only thing they enjoy.
He says he lives for coffee, but he also enjoys tea.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Identity
Often refers to something that forms a big part of a person's identity or how others recognize them.
She lives for fashion; her unique style sets her apart.
Pro Tip 1/3Essential Passion
Used to express a deep, almost necessary involvement with an activity or interest that defines someone's happiness or purpose.
She lives for her volunteer work, it gives her life meaning.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Emphasis
May be an exaggeration to emphasize strong feelings but doesn't mean it's the only thing they enjoy.
He says he lives for coffee, but he also enjoys tea.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Identity
Often refers to something that forms a big part of a person's identity or how others recognize them.
She lives for fashion; her unique style sets her apart.
Pro Tip 1/3Essential Passion
Used to express a deep, almost necessary involvement with an activity or interest that defines someone's happiness or purpose.
She lives for her volunteer work, it gives her life meaning.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Emphasis
May be an exaggeration to emphasize strong feelings but doesn't mean it's the only thing they enjoy.
He says he lives for coffee, but he also enjoys tea.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Identity
Often refers to something that forms a big part of a person's identity or how others recognize them.
She lives for fashion; her unique style sets her apart.
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