live up to

phrase

: to act or be in accordance with

had no intention of living up to his promise

Examples of live up to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In reality, though, many member states have failed to live up to these principles, and the Commonwealth has, in recent years, felt morally directionless. — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026

Bottom line The biggest risk is that Grand Theft Auto VI doesn't live up to expectations. — Paul Meeks, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026

Nearly 150 years later, Jaipur continues to live up to its moniker as a world-class destination known for its hospitality, with a romantic color coding that inspires creatives and travelers. — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

The Sooners’ first visit to the Swamp in the program’s storied history lived up to its billing as a defensive battle between two desperate teams. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for live up to

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup