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There is nobody that's ever going to fill Ted Kennedy's shoes, and that's a tall order for somebody in the family to try to live up to.
Douglas Brinkley

Meaning of "live up" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIVE UP

live up  [lɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIVE UP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Live up is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb live up in English.

WHAT DOES LIVE UP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of live up in the English dictionary

The definition of live up in the dictionary is foll by to to fulfil.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO LIVE UP

PRESENT

Present
I live up
you live up
he/she/it lives up
we live up
you live up
they live up
Present continuous
I am living up
you are living up
he/she/it is living up
we are living up
you are living up
they are living up
Present perfect
I have lived up
you have lived up
he/she/it has lived up
we have lived up
you have lived up
they have lived up
Present perfect continuous
I have been living up
you have been living up
he/she/it has been living up
we have been living up
you have been living up
they have been living up
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I lived up
you lived up
he/she/it lived up
we lived up
you lived up
they lived up
Past continuous
I was living up
you were living up
he/she/it was living up
we were living up
you were living up
they were living up
Past perfect
I had lived up
you had lived up
he/she/it had lived up
we had lived up
you had lived up
they had lived up
Past perfect continuous
I had been living up
you had been living up
he/she/it had been living up
we had been living up
you had been living up
they had been living up
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will live up
you will live up
he/she/it will live up
we will live up
you will live up
they will live up
Future continuous
I will be living up
you will be living up
he/she/it will be living up
we will be living up
you will be living up
they will be living up
Future perfect
I will have lived up
you will have lived up
he/she/it will have lived up
we will have lived up
you will have lived up
they will have lived up
Future perfect continuous
I will have been living up
you will have been living up
he/she/it will have been living up
we will have been living up
you will have been living up
they will have been living up
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would live up
you would live up
he/she/it would live up
we would live up
you would live up
they would live up
Conditional continuous
I would be living up
you would be living up
he/she/it would be living up
we would be living up
you would be living up
they would be living up
Conditional perfect
I would have live up
you would have live up
he/she/it would have live up
we would have live up
you would have live up
they would have live up
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been living up
you would have been living up
he/she/it would have been living up
we would have been living up
you would have been living up
they would have been living up
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you live up
we let´s live up
you live up
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to live up
Past participle
lived up
Present Participle
living up
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIVE UP

live axle
live birth
live by one´s wits
live centre
live data
live down
live high on the hog
live in
live in sin
live it up
live load
live oak
live out
live rail
live steam
live together
live trap
live wire
live with
live yoghurt

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIVE UP

be made up
carve up
change up
come up
double up
give up
have up
lace up
measure up
pile up
shake up
shape up
size up
spruce up
sunny-side up
take up
tie up
tune up
use up
write up

Synonyms and antonyms of live up in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «live up» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIVE UP

Find out the translation of live up to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of live up from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «live up» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

辜负
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la altura
570 millions of speakers

English

live up
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऊपर रहते हैं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ترقى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

жить
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আপ লাইভ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hauteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

hidup sehingga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

leben bis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

恥じ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

실천
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Manggon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sống
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாழ்ந்து காட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

राहतात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Canlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

all´altezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żyć
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

жити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trăi până
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζήσουν μέχρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leef
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

leva upp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

leve opp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of live up

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIVE UP»

The term «live up» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.905 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIVE UP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about live up

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10 QUOTES WITH «LIVE UP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word live up.
1
Amy Adams
When I died my hair red the first time, I felt as if it was what nature intended. I have been accused of being a bit of a spitfire, so in that way, I absolutely live up to the stereotype. The red hair suits my personality. I was a terrible blonde!
2
Sherman Alexie
Don't live up to your stereotypes.
3
Anne Beatts
There was this real fear in doing 'Square Pegs' after getting such a fast ride to glory on 'Saturday Night Live'. I was afraid that the word would be 'peaks early, fails to live up to promise.'
4
Johnny Bench
So, yeah, I can say I always set my expectations so high that I had a lot to live up to.
5
Barbara Billingsley
People stopped me on the street and said 'I can't live up to you.' Of course, they're referring to June Cleaver.
6
Harold Bloom
If they wish to alleviate the sufferings of the exploited classes, let them live up to their pretensions, let them abandon the academy and go out there and work politically and economically and in a humanitarian spirit.
7
Elizabeth Bowen
Who is ever adequate? We all create situations each other can't live up to, then break our hearts at them because they don't.
8
Douglas Brinkley
There is nobody that's ever going to fill Ted Kennedy's shoes, and that's a tall order for somebody in the family to try to live up to.
9
Des Browne
Whatever he does in office, no man can live up to the high expectations of the world, but we have been changed by his election. Obama's inauguration is a historic global achievement, a major milestone in the journey of a powerful nation.
10
Lenny Bruce
The 'what should be' never did exist, but people keep trying to live up to it. There is no 'what should be,' there is only what is.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIVE UP»

Discover the use of live up in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to live up and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rules for Radicals
First published in 1971, Rules for Radicals is Saul Alinsky's impassioned counsel to young radicals on how to effect constructive social change and know “the difference between being a realistic radical and being a rhetorical one.” ...
Saul Alinsky, 2010
2
Live Before You Die: Wake Up to God's Will for Your Life
Daniel Kolenda has been actively serving the Lord since he was a teen. God has given him keen insights through Scripture and his own experiences that will help you discover and follow God’s will.
Daniel Kolenda, 2013
3
Look Up! Live Up!
Look Up! Live Up! Be expectant, joyful Be a happy people of God Let the world know Christ has enhanced your life Be positive, sincere in word and deed Let your smile be a "light" Which daily fills your heart And others with new hope Sing  ...
Theo-Jane Gammie, 2010
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It'S Time To Live-Up Smart
Prem P. Bhalla, Prem P.Bhalla Note:Name Change On 04-10-05. force of gravity. The higher you are on the ladder of success, the more it pulls you down. It can often assume nagging proportions. If one does not learn how to handle it patiently ...
Prem P. Bhalla, Prem P.Bhalla Note:Name Change On 04-10-05, 2002
5
Brand Real: How Smart Companies Live Their Brand Promise and ...
Packed with proven, repeatable management practices, the book shows how to establish a clean brand architecture while avoiding the needless complexity that has tripped up many promising companies.
Laurence VINCENT, 2012
6
Scale Down--Live it Up Wellness Workbook
This book is like a gift from God."--Pepe, New Zealand Danna Demetre, R.N., is a radio personality, writer, and popular motivational speaker.
Danna Demetre, 2006
7
Chasing a Dream: When Reality Does Not Live Up to the Fantasy
Driven to the brink of suicide she finally sought outside help. This is a story of love lost but also of survival, of changing course, determination, renewal and never losing sight of the dream.
Alice Jo Marlin, 2010
8
The Complete Works of Thomas Brooks. Ed
But remember, it is your duty to live up to the light and grace you have; and nothing below this will effectually stop the mouths of graceless wretches from barking against the ways of God, the truths of God, and the people of God. Vain men will ...
Thomas Brooks, Alexander Balloch Grosart, 1866
9
"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a ...
But this offer was so ridiculous, so impossible for me ever to live up to, so ridiculously out of proportion. The other ones were just mistakes; this was an absurdity! I laughed at it while I was shaving, thinking about it. And then I thought to myself, ...
Richard P. Feynman, Ralph Leighton, 2010
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Scripture truths
The most common form of excuse is usually expressed thus: "I do not like to come to the Holy Communion, because 1 am afraid I shall not be able to ' live up ' to such a thing." What you say is true. You will not be able to " live up " perfectly to ...
Michael Ferrebee Sadler, 1874

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIVE UP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term live up is used in the context of the following news items.
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Some sunscreens don't live up to their SPF claims - CBS News
Choosing the right sunscreen SPF is an important step to help protect your skin from the blazing summer sun. But according to a new report, the ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
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Report: Sunscreen SPF may not live up to its number | WBTW.com
Report: Sunscreen SPF may not live up to its number. Consumer Reports Published: July 20, 2015, 7:29 pm Updated: July 20, 2015, 7:30 pm. Click to share on ... «WBTW - Myrtle Beach and Florence SC, Jul 15»
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Inslee not able to live up to title of 'greenest' governor | Bellingham …
Western Washington University student Therese Claire, left, walks with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and WWU student Dylan Green, through ... «The Bellingham Herald, Jul 15»
4
Patterson crafting a defense to live up to TCU's standards - Houston …
Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Philadelphia. «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
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WHITE HOUSE SAYS IRAN UNDER 'INTENSE PRESSURE' - Reuters
WHITE HOUSE SAYS IRAN UNDER 'INTENSE PRESSURE' TO LIVE UP TO TERMS OF NUCLEAR AGREEMENT ... «Reuters UK, Jul 15»
6
Years & Years live up the hype at Latitude 2015 | DIY
Years & Years live up to the hype at Latitude 2015. The trio are hot property right now, what with currently reigning supreme at the top of the UK ... «DIY Magazine, Jul 15»
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'Egyptian soldiers live up to responsibility every day,' defence …
Sobhi said army soldiers "prove every day that they live up to their responsibility ... and give an example in heroism and sacrifice," adding they ... «Ahram Online, Jul 15»
8
Auburn Podcast: Can Tigers live up to SEC Championship prediction?
Will Gus Malzahn and his squad live up to the lofty expectations? Listen to their takes in the audio player below and give us your own topic in ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
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Concert review: Johnny Mathis, PSO live up to hype
Johnny Mathis backed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra might be considered an ideal match, on paper. And in reality, the pairing of the ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
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Adam Bittner: Penn State has a lot to live up to after jersey switch
Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg passes during the first quarter of the Blue-White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The school ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»

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