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Meaning of the word "look up to" in English

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look up to

US /lʊk ʌp tuː/
UK /lʊk ʌp tuː/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to admire or respect someone

Example:
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Children often look up to their parents.
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I really look up to my older sister for her achievements.
Synonym:
admirerespectreverevenerateidolize
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Related Word:
look uplooklook tolook intolook forlook onlook at