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look up to sb
— phrasal verb with look /lʊk/ verbDefinition
1. Definition
2. Practise
(Definition of look up to sb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Showing respect and admiration
Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- hero worship noun
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- honour verb (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
- sit at the feet of sb idiom
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