live for
verb1
To deeply enjoy or be fulfilled by something esteemed as very important in one's life.
- I live for knowledge.
2
To find a reason to continue having the will to live.
- He has been chronically depressed and feels he has nothing to live for.
3
To eagerly await or hope for (a significant life event).
- I live for the day I can finally break free from my servitude.
- Related terms
- to die for