Definitions

measure up

VERB

amount to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come to consist of equal total

WEAK

be equal to check with develop into total up to

Antonyms

WEAK

differ disproportion imbalance

VERB

answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clarify deal with do meet

STRONG

conform correlate correspond crack dope elucidate fill fit lick pass qualify satisfy serve suffice suit unzip work

WEAK

dope out work through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss

STRONG

differ disagree dissatisfy fail lose receive refuse take

WEAK

ask question

VERB

check out

Synonyms

WEAK

agree be verifiable correspond jibe

VERB

equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount to break even compare comprise correspond match reach

STRONG

agree approach balance coordinate emulate equalize equate equipoise level meet parallel rival tally tie touch

WEAK

be commensurate be identical be level be tantamount come up to consist of equiponderate keep pace with live up to partake of rank with rise to run abreast square with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

differ fail

STRONG

disagree disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

WEAK

unmatch vary

VERB

meet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

match satisfy

STRONG

answer approach comply discharge equal execute fit fulfill gratify handle rival suffice tie touch

WEAK

come up to cope with

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard fail leave miss neglect

WEAK

cancel

VERB

pass muster

Synonyms

WEAK

come through with flying colors come up to scratch come up to snuff cut the mustard do credit to fill the bill find favor with get by make it make the cut make the grade meet with approval pass pass inspection prove acceptable recommend itself satisfy requirements stand the test stand up suffice

VERB

qualify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certify enable entitle meet pass ready score train

STRONG

authorize capacitate commission condition empower endow equip fit ground permit sanction suffice suit

WEAK

check out come up to snuff cut it earn one's wings fill the bill get by hack it make it make the cut make the grade pass muster

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny fail lose

STRONG

disallow dissatisfy refuse reject

WEAK

allow be lenient be unprepared disqualify

VERB

tie

Synonyms

STRONGEST

draw match meet

STRONG

balance deadlock parallel rival touch

WEAK

be even be neck and neck be on a par break even even up keep up with

Antonyms

WEAK

fall behind go ahead lose surpass

VERB

touch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach come to

STRONG

amount equal match meet parallel rival tie

WEAK

be a match for be in the same league be on a par come near come up to hold a candle to partake of verge on

Example Sentences

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In hindsight, he said, the story of Rico, a teenager trying to measure up to the demands of fatherhood while being ill-equipped and lacking maturity to navigate the situation constructively, carried personal undertones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

"But I will say that my boyfriend is my angel sent from heaven. He talks me down when I feel like I don't measure up."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The fragments vary widely in size, from less than 1 gram to 85.4 grams, and can measure up to 5 centimeters along their longest dimension.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

And analysts say that Takaichi will need to deliver for voters who, having handed her such a big win, will have little patience with her government if it fails to measure up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Whatever she did, it couldn't measure up to their store-bought clothing.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

measure up

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