Synonyms of lived up to

lived up to

phrase

past tense of live up to

as in kept (to)

to give steadfast support to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kept (to)
• stuck (to or with)
• adhered (to)
• defended
• upheld
• stood by
• hewed (to)
• held to
• abided by
• cleaved (to)
• confirmed
• endorsed
• backed
• adopted
• enforced
• reinforced
• embraced
• advocated
• championed
• accepted
• cherished
• followed
• fostered
• espoused
• heeded
• bolstered
• supported
• cultivated
• buttressed
• backstopped
• boosted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defected (from)
• abandoned
• deserted
• disagreed (with)
• took back
• relinquished
• spurned
• recalled
• surrendered
• revoked
• gave up
• withdrew
• forsook
• reconsidered
• retracted
• renounced
• denied
• unsaid
• disputed
• reneged
• recanted
• abjured
• disproved
• refuted
• contradicted
• backed off
• controverted
• backed down
• rebutted
• abnegated
• negated
• repudiated
• disclaimed
• disavowed
• negatived
• disowned
• gainsaid
• backtracked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lived up to

As a longtime admirer of Drake, the Houston native reflected on having the chance to team up with Drizzy at this point in his career, and the moment lived up to the hype for Toliver. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

Boston didn’t even put up much of a fight as the Bronx Bombers lived up to their name with homer after homer and solid pitching. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Pettis never lived up to his second-round draft status with the 49ers. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Rosario, meanwhile, can’t be trusted in the field and hasn’t lived up to his reputation as a lefty killer this season. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Walker lived up to the hype, totaling 173 yards and two touchdowns in the Kansas City victory. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

But his efforts to outsmart the bond market – the deepest and most important market on the planet – have not lived up to the hype. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

The passing offense lived up to Matthews’ expectations against Cal — but only for a half. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

On Tuesday night, the Academy of Football lived up to its name — and gave West Ham hope for the season ahead. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026