look up to (/lʊk ʌp tu/)
verb · Intermediate · Greetings & Phrases
🔊 /lʊk ʌp tu/
Meaning
Meaning: admire
To admire and respect someone, often someone older or more experienced.
Examples
🗣 She looks up to her older sister.
Etymology
From the literal act of looking upward, symbolising respect.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for admiration of role models.
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Tags: phrasal-verb