Look up to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LUUK-uhp-too, LUUK-uhp-tuh, LUUK-uhp-tih
lˈʊk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
LUUK-up-TOO
Definition
To admire or respect someone, often because you think they are a good example or have achieved something you value.
Usage & Nuances
This is a phrasal verb used to show strong respect or admiration, especially for role models, elders, or people with admirable qualities. It is informal and always followed by a person ("look up to someone"). Do not confuse with "look up" (to search for information).
Spanish: admirar - respetarPortuguese (BR): admirar - respeitarPortuguese (PT): admirar - respeitarChinese (Simplified): 敬仰 - 尊敬Chinese (Traditional): 敬仰 - 尊敬Hindi: आदर्श मानना - सम्मान करनाArabic: يُعجب بـ - يُقدّرBengali: সম্মান করা - শ্রদ্ধা করা - আইডল মানাRussian: восхищаться - уважатьJapanese: 尊敬する - 憧れるVietnamese: ngưỡng mộ - kính trọngKorean: 존경하다 - 우러러보다Turkish: hayran olmak - saygı duymakUrdu: عزت دینا - احترام کرناIndonesian: mengagumi - menghormati
Example Sentences
I look up to my father because he works hard.
basic
Many students look up to their teachers.
basic
She looks up to her older sister.
basic
I've always looked up to people who fight for what they believe in.
natural
Who do you look up to the most in your life?
natural
My little brother really looks up to you, so be a good example!
natural