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Explanation of "Look Upon"

Definition:
The phrase "look upon" means to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way. It is often used to express how you think about a person, situation, or idea.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "look upon" when you want to describe your feelings or opinions about someone or something.
• It is often followed by a noun or a noun phrase that tells what you are considering.

Examples:

1. Simple Usage:

   • "She looks upon her job as a way to help people." (This means she considers her job important for helping others.)

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "He looked upon the painting as a masterpiece of modern art." (This means he regarded the painting as a very important and excellent piece of art.)

Word Variants:

• "Look on": This is a similar phrase that can be used in the same way. For example, "He looked on the event as a failure."

Different Meanings:

• "Look upon" can also imply a sense of judgment or evaluation. For example, if you say, "They looked upon his behavior with disapproval," it means they judged his behavior negatively.

Synonyms:

• Consider
• Regard
• View
• Think of
• Assess

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Look down on: To regard someone as inferior.
  Example: "She looks down on those who don't have a college degree."

• Look up to: To admire or respect someone.
  Example: "Many young athletes look up to her as a role model."

Summary:

"Look upon" is a versatile phrase used to express how you consider or regard someone or something.

Academic

Verb

1. look on as or consider
   • she looked on this affair as a joke
   • He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician
   • He is reputed to be intelligent

Synonyms

• think of
• repute
• regard as
• look on
• esteem
• take to be