look upon

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Definition

Verb: 1. To regard or consider in a specified way: To view, think about, or judge someone or something as having a particular quality, status, or nature.

Usage and Examples

The verb "look upon" is used to express a personal perception, judgment, or opinion about someone or something. It is followed by an object and then a complement (usually introduced by "as") that states the perceived quality or category.

  • Basic Structure:
  • Examples:
    • She looks upon her mentor as a source of great wisdom. (She considers her mentor to be a source of great wisdom.)
    • Many people look upon this historical event as a turning point. (Many people regard this historical event as a turning point.)
    • He is looked upon by his colleagues as the expert in this field. (His colleagues consider him to be the expert.)
Advanced Usage
  • Passive Voice: "Look upon" is commonly used in the passive voice ("be looked upon as") to describe how someone or something is generally perceived by others.
    • This law is widely looked upon as unfair.
  • Formal/Archaic Tone: In modern English, "look upon" can sometimes carry a slightly formal or literary tone. In everyday speech, "consider," "see," or "regard" are often used.
Variants and Related Words
  • Look on: This is a direct variant and synonym of "look upon." The usage is identical.
    • I look on this as a great opportunity.
  • Behold (verb, archaic/literary): To see or observe, often with a sense of wonder. While related to the visual aspect of "look," it does not share the "consider as" meaning.
Synonyms
  • Regard as: To consider or think of in a particular way.
  • Consider: To think carefully about, or to regard in a stated way.
  • See as: To perceive or interpret in a specified manner.
  • View as: To consider from a particular perspective.
  • Think of as: To have a particular idea or opinion about.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Look on/upon (without 'as'): To watch something happen without getting involved.
    • The crowd looked on as the firefighters worked. (This is a different meaning, indicating observation without the sense of judgment found in "look upon as.")
Idioms
  • Look upon/on with favor: To regard someone or something approvingly.
    • The manager looks upon his new proposal with favor.
  • Look upon/on with disfavor: To regard someone or something disapprovingly.
    • Such behavior is looked upon with disfavor.
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

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