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
  • Many of the timelines listed are approximated based on the owners' understanding.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
  • This special vehicle will thus approximate, for its owner, some of the joys and sensations of being an actual superhero.
    Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of approximate
Verb
  • In a common method, participants reflect on their own death, while control groups consider less threatening topics, like dental pain.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • That figure is reflected among all age groups, though 94% of Black voters above the age of 60 voted for Harris.
    Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • Storm Rafael is expected to approach the U.S. later in the week.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Minority student enrollment in the district was approaching 50%, according to the decree.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of approach
Verb
  • The 2024 collection includes a berry pink Stanley tumbler, color-changing hot cups and sparkly tumblers with matching ornament keychains.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of match
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