<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live</li><li>to continue to have life; remain alive: to live to a ripe old age</li><li>to continue in existence, operation, memory, etc.; last: a book that lives in my memory</li><li>to maintain or support one's existence; provide for oneself: to live on one's income</li><li>to feed or subsist (usually followed by on or upon): to live on rice and bananas</li><li>to dwell or reside (usually followed by in, at, etc.): to live in a cottage</li><li>to pass life in a specified manner: They lived happily ever after</li><li>to direct or regulate one's life: to live by the golden rule</li><li>to experience or enjoy to the full: At 40 she was just beginning to live</li><li>to cohabit (usually followed by with)</li><li>to escape destruction or remain afloat, as a ship or aircraft</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to pass (life): to live a life of ease</li><li>to practice, represent, or exhibit in one's life: to live one's philosophy</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase</strong></p><ul><li>to live in accordance with (expectations or an ideal or standard); measure up to: He never lived up to his father's vision of him</li><li>to live so as to allow (a mistake, disgrace, etc.) to be forgotten or forgiven: She'll never live that crucial moment of failure down</li><li>to reside at or away from the place of one's employment, especially as a domestic servant: Their butler lives in, but the maids live out</li></ul>