what is the alternative term for
" the wisest person in your life " OR
The person you do your best to act like AND/OR to have his aspects/charctaristics
In a sense , there's a word that describes this figure , For instant , when I want to ask you this , instead of saying :
" who is the person you would like to be / would like to behave like ? "
You can say " who is your .................. "
Thank you
PS , if this doesn't make sense , tell me to paraphrase it ...tnx
2007-08-21 06:36:51 · 14 answers · asked by Learner 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
thanks for these ....Um ... Could this be one ?
paradigm ??
How to pronounce it ? Thank u again
2007-08-21 06:48:47 · update #1
"Who is your role model?"
also could be, in a larger perspective, "who is your hero?"
in my case, it is Pres. John Kennedy
note: 'roll' is the word that means to do as a ball down a hill. 'role' is the word that means the position in society.
2007-08-21 06:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
role model: A person who serves as a model in a particular behavioral or social role for another person to emulate.
OR
influence: A power affecting a person, thing, or course of events, especially one that operates without any direct or apparent effort.
OR
inspiration: An agency, such as a person or work of art, that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention.
****paradigm: One that serves as a pattern or model
2007-08-21 13:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by Georgia Peach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inspiration
2007-08-21 13:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by Master C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roll model, idol, the person you strive to be like,
who is the person who has had the biggest impact on your life...hero, biggest inspiration, etc. etc.
sounds like a scholarship application, i've been filling them out for weeks.
2007-08-21 13:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by =] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
role model
2007-08-21 14:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by spaceage boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah pretty much makes no sense lol sorry.
2007-08-21 13:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by ☆ღWifey Wifeyღ☆ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is your favorite (or best) role model?
2007-08-21 13:45:48 · answer #7 · answered by Cogito Ergo Sum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is your idol?
Who is your hero?
Who is your role model?
2007-08-21 13:47:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
um i know what word you're talkin about but i can't think of it either!!! aaaaggghhh!! now it's gonna bug me
OH YEAH!!! roll model
2007-08-21 13:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by ♥mikayla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your role(correct spelling) model, or hero
2007-08-21 13:43:39 · answer #10 · answered by L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋