English · Greetings & Phrases
look up to
/lʊk ʌp tu/
[/lʊk ʌp tu/]
admire
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Definition
To admire and respect someone, often someone older or more experienced.
Example
She looks up to her older sister.
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.