To look up at something (to gaze upward), e.g., at the sky or ceiling.
夜空を仰いで星を数えた。
I looked up at the night sky and counted the stars.
天井を仰ぎながら考え事をした。
I stared up at the ceiling while thinking.
彼は去り際に空を仰いだ。
He looked up at the sky as he left.
To look up to someone; to respect or revere someone (to have admiration or esteem).
学生たちは彼を偉大な指導者として仰いでいる。
The students look up to him as a great leader.
彼女は祖父を生涯の師として仰いだ。
She revered her grandfather as a lifelong teacher.
歴史上の偉人を仰いで、研究を続けている。
I continue my research inspired by historical greats whom I admire.
To ask someone for guidance or counsel; to turn to someone for advice or direction.
困ったときは上司に仰いで助言をもらった。
When in trouble, I consulted my boss and got advice.
治療方針について専門医に仰いだ。
I sought guidance from a specialist about the treatment plan.
最終判断は委員会に仰ぐことにした。
We decided to leave the final decision to the committee.
To depend on or rely upon someone or something (to proceed by depending on resources, authority, etc.).
その地域は水資源を隣のダムに仰いでいる。
That region depends on the neighboring dam for its water resources.
彼らは政府の支援を仰いでプロジェクトを進めた。
They proceeded with the project relying on government support.
新しい試験制度は外部の意見を仰いで設計された。
The new exam system was designed by consulting outside opinions.
To gulp down or quaff a drink (to drink in one go, often by tipping the head back).
のどが渇いて水を仰いだ。
Parched, he gulped down some water.
試合後、選手たちはビールを仰いで乾杯した。
After the match, the players quaffed beers to toast.