English · Phrasal verb Attested

live for

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thực sự yêu thích hoặc cảm thấy thỏa mãn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I live for knowledge.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tìm lý do để tiếp tục sống

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mong chờ hoặc hy vọng một sự kiện quan trọng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “live for” mean?

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

Is “live for” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.