measure up (to)

verb

Definition of measure up (to)next
as in to compare (with)
to come near or nearer to in character or quality he always worried about measuring up to his older brother

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure up (to)
  1. approximate
  2. reflect
  3. approach
  4. match
Verb
  • Interestingly, his support from most major voter groups approximated George W. Bush’s in 2004 — and his failures helped cost Republicans the White House just four years later.
    Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Many of the timelines listed are approximated based on the owners' understanding.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
Definition of approximate
Verb
  • Many of the stories in the opera are reflected their own stories and those of others in their families.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This reflects the development of the industry both in the Middle East and on the African continent.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • Of course, fans approach Ruffalo with other movies on their minds, too.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Had you been approached about rebooting Wizards before?
    Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Designed exclusively for the 2024 Mac Mini M4, this Stand & Hub matches the size and look of the new Mac Mini M4 perfectly.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Any time the Buffalo Bills have matched up with the Chiefs over the past few seasons, the games have typically been thrillers.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of match
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