Synonyms of lives up to

lives up to

phrase

present tense third-person singular of live up to

as in stands by

to give steadfast support to

Once elected, she lived up to her campaign promise to balance the state's budget.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stands by
• keeps (to)
• holds to
• sticks (to or with)
• defends
• adheres (to)
• upholds
• abides by
• cleaves (to)
• hews (to)
• confirms
• advocates
• backs
• endorses
• embraces
• adopts
• champions
• reinforces
• enforces
• follows
• accepts
• cherishes
• supports
• espouses
• fosters
• bolsters
• heeds
• buttresses
• cultivates
• backstops
• boosts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defects (from)
• gives up
• deserts
• recalls
• spurns
• relinquishes
• abandons
• forsakes
• takes back
• disagrees (with)
• disputes
• revokes
• surrenders
• renounces
• withdraws
• reconsiders
• retracts
• abjures
• disproves
• denies
• refutes
• reneges
• recants
• rebuts
• controverts
• contradicts
• abnegates
• disclaims
• negates
• negatives
• disavows
• repudiates
• disowns
• unsays
• backs off
• backtracks
• gainsays
• backs down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lives up to

And the Ithacan more than lives up to his reputation as the most obstinate hero in history, regularly taunting Poseidon (Miles Anderson) despite knowing the god will delay his return home. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

My perspective is that by focusing on learning rather than speed or getting access to the best models, companies can build an environment where agentic AI lives up to its potential. — Harsh Verma, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

And the Miami Hurricanes, with national championship aspirations, have a few milestones that have a chance to fall this season if the team lives up to its potential. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

This sporty style lives up to its name by offering crisp comfort, courtesy of the brand’s signature Omni-Freeze technology. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Located in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, this 18th floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo lives up to its Shoreline Towers name. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

This Marriott Bonvoy property lives up to the elegance and sophistication of the brand, with clean timber interiors, neutral tones and pops of sapphire. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Vince is really ambitious with Season 2, and really taking time to make sure that the show lives up to everyone’s expectations. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 July 2026