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View synonyms for live up to

live up to

  1. Carry out, fulfill, as in She certainly lived up to her end of the bargain . [First half of 1800s]

  2. Live or act in accordance with; also, measure up to. For example, Children rarely live up to their parents' ideals , or This new technology has not lived up to our expectations . [Late 1600s]



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The Chargers didn’t live up to their statistical reputation as the NFL’s best scoring defense against the Bengals.

Massive outdoor shows don't always live up to expectations.

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The fight was living up to all the hype, with Serrano's warrior spirit winning over those fans who may not have already been invested in the chief support.

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What is clear is that whoever comes into power will be under massive pressure to perform and live up to their campaign promises.

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However, he agreed with most critics that while the film is an enjoyable watch, it doesn't quite live up to the Oscar-winning original.

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