Look upon Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /əˈpɑn
LUUK uh-PAHN
lˈʊk/ /əpˈɒn
LUUK uh-PON
Definition
To think of or regard someone or something in a particular way; to consider or have a certain opinion about them.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; rarely used in everyday speech. Commonly followed by 'as' ('look upon him as a friend'). Similar to 'regard as' or 'consider'. Avoid using for literal looking; it's always about opinion or judgment.
Spanish: considerar - ver comoPortuguese (BR): considerar - enxergar comoPortuguese (PT): considerar - encarar comoChinese (Simplified): 视为 - 看作Chinese (Traditional): 視為 - 看作Hindi: के रूप में देखना - माननाArabic: يعتبر - ينظر إليه على أنهBengali: বিবেচনা করা - মনে করা - মনেViewed করাRussian: рассматривать - считатьJapanese: 見なす - と考えるVietnamese: coi như - xem như - xem làKorean: 여기다 - 간주하다Turkish: olarak görmek - saymakUrdu: سمجھنا - خیال کرناIndonesian: menganggap - memandang
Example Sentences
Many people look upon him as a hero.
basic
I look upon honesty as the most important quality.
basic
They look upon change as a threat.
basic
She doesn't look upon money as the key to happiness.
natural
Some kids look upon their teachers as friends.
natural
I never looked upon it as a big deal until now.
natural