Look on as

preposition

To consider or regard something or someone in a specific way.

Her family looks on her as the most successful among them.
Visual representation of "look on as" - To consider or regard something or someone in a specific way

Often appears as...

  • look on as a hero
  • look on as a failure
preposition

To consider or regard something or someone in a specific way.

Her family looks on her as the most successful among them.
Visual representation of "look on as" - To consider or regard something or someone in a specific way

Often appears as...

  • look on as a hero
  • look on as a failure
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Subjective View

Using 'look on as' indicates a personal opinion or belief, not a general fact.

Illustration for Subjective View
The teacher looked on as a mentor by some students, but not all.
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Context Matters

The context can change the meaning from positive to negative, so consider the situation carefully.

Illustration for Context Matters
In the debate, he was looked on as a skilled opponent.
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Cultural Nuances

Cultural background can influence how someone is 'looked on as' in different societies.

Illustration for Cultural Nuances
In her hometown, she was looked on as a pioneer.
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Subjective View

Using 'look on as' indicates a personal opinion or belief, not a general fact.

Illustration for Subjective View
The teacher looked on as a mentor by some students, but not all.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Context Matters

The context can change the meaning from positive to negative, so consider the situation carefully.

Illustration for Context Matters
In the debate, he was looked on as a skilled opponent.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Nuances

Cultural background can influence how someone is 'looked on as' in different societies.

Illustration for Cultural Nuances
In her hometown, she was looked on as a pioneer.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subjective View

Using 'look on as' indicates a personal opinion or belief, not a general fact.

Illustration for Subjective View
The teacher looked on as a mentor by some students, but not all.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Context Matters

The context can change the meaning from positive to negative, so consider the situation carefully.

Illustration for Context Matters
In the debate, he was looked on as a skilled opponent.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Nuances

Cultural background can influence how someone is 'looked on as' in different societies.

Illustration for Cultural Nuances
In her hometown, she was looked on as a pioneer.
Visual representation of the word "Look on as"

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