From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishlook up to somebody phrasal verbADMIREto admire or respect someone I’ve always looked up to Bill for his courage and determination. → look→ See Verb table
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look up to • I'd have to wear a costume that'd make people look up to me.• I look up to Michael Johnson and Butch Reynolds.• Today even 16-year-old boys on street corners look up to those who attend college. 