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Look up to exotic mermaid leaving stream finally (6)

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admire

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'look up to' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for admire that I've seen before include "Goggle at" , "Hold in high respect" , "Respect greatly" , "Have a high opinion of" , "Dig" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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