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प्रश्न
Study the following phrases and their meanings. Use them appropriately to complete the sentences that follow.
Nitin has always ……………. his uncle, who is a self-made man.
पर्याय
look after: take care of
look down on: disapprove or regard as inferior
look in (on someone): make a short visit
look into: investigate
look out: be careful
look up: improve
look up to: admire
उत्तर
Nitin has always looked up to his uncle, who is a self-made man.
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