Fight for Meaning in English
expression
ˈfaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
FYTE-for, FYTE-fer, FYTE-fur
fˈaɪt/ /fˈɔː
FYTE-faw
Definition
To try very hard to achieve or protect something important, often by overcoming challenges or opposition.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used about rights, causes, goals, and things worth protecting; often implies persistence and courage. Used both literally (physical fight) and more often metaphorically. Typical with objects like 'freedom', 'justice', or 'your dreams'.
Spanish: luchar porPortuguese (BR): lutar porPortuguese (PT): lutar porChinese (Simplified): 为...而奋斗 - 为...而争取Chinese (Traditional): 為...而奮鬥 - 為...而爭取Hindi: के लिए लड़नाArabic: يناضل من أجل - يكافح من أجلBengali: পক্ষে লড়াই করা - জন্য সংগ্রাম করাRussian: бороться заJapanese: ために戦うVietnamese: đấu tranh choKorean: ~을 위해 싸우다Turkish: için mücadele etmek - için savaşmakUrdu: کے لیے لڑناIndonesian: berjuang untuk
Example Sentences
We must fight for our freedom.
basic
She will fight for her rights.
basic
Many people fight for peace in their country.
basic
If you really believe in this cause, you should fight for it.
natural
They didn't give up—they continued to fight for justice.
natural
Sometimes you have to fight for what you love, even when it's not easy.
natural