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- See:
- live
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| definition 1: |
to act or succeed in a way that is equal to (certain expectations).
She felt ashamed that she had not lived up to her family's expectations.I wonder if this car lives up to its great reputation.I can never live up to what my sister has achieved. |
| definition 2: |
to act or be in accordance with (promises, commitments, or the like), esp. over a period of time.
He didn't live up to his promise of taking over the family business.This stove never lived up to its warranty. |
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