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respect vs look up to

look up to vs respect

respect is a noun but look up to is not a noun.

respect and look up to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
respect Yes No Yes No
look up to No No Yes No
As verbs, look up to is a hyponym of respect; that is, look up to is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than respect:
  • respect: regard highly; think much of
  • look up to: feel admiration for
Other hyponyms of respect include think the world of, fear, revere, reverence, venerate, admire.
respect (noun) look up to (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
courteous regard for people's feelings
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
an attitude of admiration or esteem
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
respect (verb) look up to (verb)
regard highly; think much of feel admiration for
show respect towards
Difference between respect and look up to

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