living up

A form of live up — To fulfil the expectations placed upon one.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of live up
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “living up,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/living%20up.

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