look up to

phrasal verb

looked up to; looking up to; looks up to
: to respect and admire (someone)
I've always looked up to my older brother.
The kids really look up to their coach.

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“Look up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20up%20to. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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