look upon something as (something)

look upon something as (something)
look upon (someone/something) as (something) to consider someone or something in a particular way.

Although she was actually not related to us, we all looked upon her as an aunt.

I look upon education as an investment in the future.

Usage notes: often used in the form looked upon as:

He was looked upon as an upper-class snob.


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  • look upon someone as (something) — look upon (someone/something) as (something) to consider someone or something in a particular way. Although she was actually not related to us, we all looked upon her as an aunt. I look upon education as an investment in the future. Usage notes:… …   New idioms dictionary

  • look upon as (something) — look upon (someone/something) as (something) to consider someone or something in a particular way. Although she was actually not related to us, we all looked upon her as an aunt. I look upon education as an investment in the future. Usage notes:… …   New idioms dictionary

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