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Phrasal verbs starting with "live"

14 phrasal verbs use this verb

live down
B2

To escape the embarrassment or shame of a past mistake, usually after a long time.

live down to
C1

To confirm someone's low expectations by behaving as badly as they expected.

live for
B1

To regard something as the most important source of meaning or joy in your life.

live in
A2

To reside permanently in a place, or to work and sleep at the same place of employment.

live it up
B1

To enjoy life to the fullest, often by spending money freely and having fun.

live off
B1

To depend on someone or something as your main source of food, money, or support.

live on
B1

To survive using a particular amount of money or food, or to continue to exist after death in memory or legacy.

live out
B2

To actually experience something in real life, often a dream or fantasy, or to spend the rest of one's life in a place or condition.

live through
B1

To survive a difficult, dangerous, or historically significant experience.

live together
A2

To share the same home, especially as a romantic couple without being married.

live up
B1

Almost always used as 'live up to': to reach or match an expected standard or promise.

live up to
B1

To succeed in matching the standard, expectations, or reputation that is expected of you or something

live with
B1

To share your home with someone, or to accept and continue to endure a difficult situation.

live with oneself
B2

To be able to accept your own conscience and feel at peace with the decisions or actions you have taken.