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to look up at
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to look up at
  2. 2. to raise one's eyes
  3. 3. to look up to
This verb means to look up at something, typically something above you physically like the sky, a tall building, or a person taller than you. It can also be used figuratively to mean admiring or looking up to someone with respect.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Is there something up there?" she asked, looking up at the ceiling.

Sentence 2

I found myself looking up at the ceiling during the meeting and lost my focus.

Sentence 3

"Which way are the stairs?" I asked, looking up at the sign.

Sentence 4

"How many floors does this building have?" she laughed, craning her neck to look up.

Sentence 5

After reading the report, the manager looked up at the ceiling and went silent.