fight for

verb

fought for; fighting for; fights for

1

: to fight in support of (something)

young soldiers fighting for their country

This is a cause that's worth fighting for.

2

: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)

The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.

The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.

They had to fight for survival.

Examples of fight for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inflation hit hard in recent years, while prompting employee groups, especially in urban areas, to fight for wage boosts to keep pace. —Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

The organization helps state residents and publications — including community journalism sites — fight for public records and uncover stories that government officials intended to keep secret. —Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026

Welcome back to The Athletic’s relegation battle tracker, where our data and tactics writers examine the key trends behind the fight for Premier League survival. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Trapped by a quarantine with no way out, residents are forced into a desperate fight for survival as the threat multiplies by the second. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for fight for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore