live up to

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /lɪv ʌp tuː/

Definition

Achieve the standard or quality that was expected or promised.

Examples

• The new employee struggled to live up to the glowing recommendations on her resume.

• It is difficult for any sequel to live up to the brilliance of the original masterpiece.

• He worked tirelessly to live up to his father's legacy in the family business.

Synonyms of live up to

Words with a similar meaning to live up to:

• meet
• match
• fulfill
• equal

Antonyms of live up to

Words with the opposite meaning to live up to:

• fail
• disappoint

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