How to Pronounce "live for"
expression
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
LIV for, LYV for, LIV frr, LIV furr, LYV furr
lɪv/ /fˈɔː
LIV for, LIV FAW
Definition
To consider something the most important part of your life or your main source of happiness. Used when someone is deeply passionate about an activity, person, or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
lɪv/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV for, LYV for, LIV frr, LIV furr, LYV furr
UK
LIV for, LIV FAW
Listen in Context
I live for chocolate ice cream.
Some people live for their work.
He lives for his family.
After the accident, she realized she lived for every moment with her kids.