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单词 measure up to something or someone
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to fulfil (expectations or standards)
It was tiring, always trying to measure up to her high standards.
Synonyms
achieve
meet
The current arrangements are inadequate to meet our needs.
match
We matched them in every department of the game.
rival
London cannot rival the glamour of Barcelona or Madrid.
equal
The victory equalled Scotland's best in history.
compare to
come up to
be equal to
vie with
be on a level with
See measure

Additional synonyms

in the sense of equal
Definition
to be equal to
The victory equalled Scotland's best in history.
Synonyms
be equal to,
match,
reach,
rival,
come up to,
be level with,
be even with
in the sense of match
Definition
to resemble, harmonize with, or equal one another or something else
We matched them in every department of the game.
Synonyms
rival,
equal,
compete with,
compare with,
emulate,
contend with,
measure up to
in the sense of meet
Definition
to cope with effectively
The current arrangements are inadequate to meet our needs.
Synonyms
fulfil,
match (up to),
answer,
perform,
handle,
carry out,
equal,
satisfy,
cope with,
discharge,
comply with,
come up to,
conform to,
gratify,
measure up to

Nearby words of
measure up to something or someone

  • measure something out
  • measure something up
  • measure up
  • measure up to something or someone
  • measured
  • measureless
  • measurement

Synonyms of 'measure up to something or someone'

measure up to something or someone

Additional synonyms

in the sense of rival
Definition
to try to equal or surpass
London cannot rival the glamour of Barcelona or Madrid.
Synonyms
compete with,
match,
equal,
oppose,
compare with,
contend,
come up to,
emulate,
vie with,
measure up to,
be a match for,
bear comparison with,
seek to displace
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