Grammar fix
look up to
admire or respect someone
To admire or respect someone, often because of their achievements or character.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I've always looked up to my older sister because she's so hardworking.
In my opinion, it’s important to have someone you look up to, as they can inspire you to improve yourself.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She looks up for her teacher.
Say: She looks up to her teacher.
It's 'look up TO someone' (admire), not 'look up for'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Look up to' is the natural, warm verb for admiring. 'Greatly respected' is flatter and more formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
look up to
- my parents
- a role model
- her older brother
- someone