live up to
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live up to(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. estar a la altura de
Peter is making every effort to live up to the expectations set by his siblings before him.Peter está haciendo todo lo posible por estar a la altura de las expectativas creadas por sus hermanos mayores.
b. igualar
My father set an example of integrity to live up to.Mi padre dio un ejemplo de integridad para igualar.
c. hacer honor a
The food was terrible and the restaurant didn't live up to its name.La comida fue malísima, y el restaurante no hizo honor a su nombre.
d. vivir de acuerdo con
The lawyer lived up to his principles and never deviated from the law.El abogado vivió de acuerdo con sus principios y jamás se apartó de la ley.
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