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

If Lofton lives up to his potential — and either freshman Gavin Mueller or Israel Briggs steps up as a secondary option — this group will outplay its grade. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

While first-round pick Broderick Jones has not lived up to his draft position — Pittsburgh did not pick up his fifth-year option and Jones’ outlook is unclear coming off spinal fusion surgery — the Steelers did hit on a number of mid-round picks. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Most categories here are tied, with the Pixel Watch potentially winning if its battery life lives up to expectations. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

While there is pressure to live up to the relationship portrayed by Joe and Lovato, there’s already been viral videos about Sage and Fletch on TikTok based solely on the trailer. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for live up to

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