English

look up to

Meaning: to admire and respect someone
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base look up to
3rd person singular present look ups to
Present participle look upping to
Past look upped to
Will future will look up to
Going-to future going to look up to
Imperative negative don't look up to / do not look up to

Example

I've always looked up to my older brother.
I've always looked up to my older brother.

Usage Notes

A phrasal verb used when you view someone as a role model or worthy of deep respect.

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