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

Isak has benefited from having a proper pre-season and looks ready to start living up to expectations as the most expensive signing in Premier League history. — James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

The Duke commitment lived up to his Power 4 billing, rushing for 196 yards and six touchdowns and throwing for 163 yards and a score in a 57-21 domination of Colquitt County. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Trump has often criticized the world body, accusing it of not living up to its potential. — Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Trump has publicly called out the world body for not living up to its potential. — Farnoush Amiri, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for live up to

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