look on as
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To treat someone in a particular role; to consider someone in a particular way.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Xử sự với ai đó trong một vai trò nhất định; coi ai đó theo một cách nhất định
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I've always looked on him as the ideal candidate for the job.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To witness (something) without participating in it.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “look on as” mean?
To treat someone in a particular role; to consider someone in a particular way.
Is “look on as” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.