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Phrasal Verb - rating up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To express support or approval for something, often by giving it a higher rating or review online. This can also mean to increase something, such as a price or temperature.

Examples​

No.Example
1I really enjoyed the movie and have rated it up on IMDb.
2The restaurant's popularity has caused the prices to rate up.
3Can you rate up my resume to help me get the job?
4The new product has been rate up by customers for its convenience.
5Let's rate up the temperature in here, it's getting chilly.
6The stock market is rate up due to positive economic news.
7I rate up my favorite songs on Spotify to listen to them more easily.
8The teacher rate up the students who performed well on the test.
9The company's reputation rate up after the CEO's apology.
10The new employee was rate up for her excellent work ethic.

Phrasal Verb - Living Up to

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To fulfill or meet the expectations or requirements of someone or something, especially when this has been promised or agreed. This phrasal verb can also mean to behave in a way that is worthy of respect or admiration.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite his initial reluctance, John lived up to his promise and helped his friend move house.
2The new manager was expected to live up to the high standards set by his predecessor.
3My daughter's teacher was very impressed by how well she lived up to her potential during the exams.
4The company's marketing campaign failed to live up to the hype.
5The team's performance in the final match lived up to everyone's expectations.
6After a disappointing start to the season, the team lived up to their promise and secured a playoff spot.
7My brother-in-law promised to live up to his responsibilities as a father, but he often neglected his children.
8The new employee was given a challenging project, but he lived up to the challenge and delivered excellent results.
9The restaurant's reputation lived up to the rave reviews we had read online.
10The new product lived up to the hype and exceeded our expectations