Question 1

What does "look up to" mean?

Accepted Answer

To admire and respect someone, seeing them as a role model or source of inspiration.

Question 2

How do you use "look up to" in a sentence?

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As a child, she looked up to her older sister in everything.

Question 3

Is "look up to" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"look up to" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common in everyday English. Often used about parents, teachers, athletes, or mentors. Works across all ages. The opposite is 'look down on.'

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