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Meaning of live for | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To deeply enjoy or be fulfilled by something esteemed as very important in one's life.
  2. To find a reason to continue having the will to live.
  3. To eagerly await or hope for (a significant life event).

Examples

“I live for knowledge.”
“He has been chronically depressed and feels he has nothing to live for.”
“I live for the day I can finally break free from my servitude.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

live in live in each other's pockets live in hope live in sin live in the past live in the shadow of

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