live up to

phrase

Synonyms of live up tonext
: to act or be in accordance with
had no intention of living up to his promise

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Does the next Colts GM take one of those cap savings options or keep an inconsistent QB who hasn't lived up to his current $88 million contract? — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The segment never lives up to that hype, but the sight of Homer self-cannibalizing himself is sure to make some Simpsons viewers squeamish. — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026 Duke has lived up to its preseason ranking in exhibition play. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Still, the burden of the jury verdict and Judge Mathew’s order is that Meta can’t be trusted to live up to its promises. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for live up to

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of live up to was in 1650

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“Live up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20up%20to. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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