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English / phrasal verb

Look down

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To view someone or a role as inferior, unworthy, or of lower social or professional status.

In context

01

An empathetic leader will never look down on junior associates or interns.

02

Do not look down on entry-level positions, as they offer invaluable foundational experience.

Synonyms

Belittle,disparage,disdain

Antonyms

Respect,admire,value

Collocations

Look down on someone,look down on honest work,look down with disdain

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗