admire and look up to
What's the difference between "look up to somebody" and "admire somebody"? Are they the same?
for example: I admire my father. Or I look up to my father.
I would be appreciate to give some examples.
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admire and look up to
What's the difference between "look up to somebody" and "admire somebody"? Are they the same?for example: I admire my father. Or I look up to my father.
I would be appreciate to give some examples.
They both mean almost exactly the same thing, if you mixed them up it wouldn't be embarrassing. Most English people wouldn't notice the difference.
I would use admire more often, with friends, family, colleagues, including those of the same status/age as you. It can also be used romantically.
Such as "I really admire how my best friend deals with her problems" and "Carrie is so beautiful, all the men admire her"
However, 'look up to' suggests they may have a higher status than you in some way, such as an older person in your family, or a teacher or someone higher up than you at work. It is more based in a feeling of respect, and has no romantic connotation whatsoever.
"I have always looked up to my grandfather" and "She really looks up to her boss, I have no idea why!"
I hope that helps :)
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