Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

live for

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.53 in modern English

Syllables
live -for
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To deeply enjoy or be fulfilled by something esteemed as very important in one's life.

verb

To find a reason to continue having the will to live.

verb

To eagerly await or hope for (a significant life event).

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

lives for (present, singular) living for (participle, present) lived for (participle, past) lived for (past)

Phrases

to die for

Frequently Paired Words

to die for

Questions

What does live for mean?
To deeply enjoy or be fulfilled by something esteemed as very important in one's life.

How to pronounce live for

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