to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person.
to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.: to look through the papers.
to tend, as in bearing or significance: Conditions look toward war.
to appear or seem to the eye as specified: to look pale.
to appear or seem to the mind: The case looks promising.
to direct attention or consideration: to look at the facts.
to have an outlook or afford a view: The window looks upon the street.
to face or front: The house looks to the east.
verb (used with object)
to give (someone) a look: He looked me straight in the eye.
to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting (something): She looked her age.
to appear to be; look like: He looked a perfect fool, coming to the party a day late.
to express or suggest by looks: to look one's annoyance at a person.
Archaic. to bring, put, etc., by looks.
noun
the act of looking: a look of inquiry.
a visual search or examination.
the way in which a person or thing appears to the eye or to the mind; aspect: He has the look of an honest man. The tablecloth has a cheap look.
an expressive glance: to give someone a sharp look.
looks,
general aspect; appearance: to like the looks of a place.
attractive, pleasing appearance.
Verb Phrases
look after,
to follow with the eye, as someone or something moving away: She looked after him as he walked toward the train station.
to pay attention to; concern oneself with: to look after one's own interests.
to take care of; minister to: to look after a child.
look back,to review past events; return in thought: When I look back on our school days, it seems as if they were a century ago.
look down on / uponto regard with scorn or disdain; have contempt for: They look down on all foreigners.
look for,
to seek; search for: Columbus was looking for a shorter route to India when he discovered America.
to anticipate; expect: I'll be looking for you at the reception.
look in,
Also look into.to look briefly inside of: Look in the jar and tell me if any cookies are left.
Also look in on.to visit (a person, place, etc.) briefly: I'll look in some day next week.
look into,to inquire into; investigate; examine: The auditors are looking into the records to find the cause of the discrepancy.
look on / upon
to be a spectator; watch: The crowd looked on at the street brawl.
to consider; regard: They look upon gambling as sinful.
look out,
to look to the outside, as from a window or a place of observation: From her office window, she could look out over the bustling city.
to be vigilant or on guard: Look out, there are dangers ahead.
to afford a view; face: The room looks out on the garden.
look out for,to take watchful care of; be concerned about: He has to look out for his health.
look over,to examine, especially briefly: Will you please look over my report before I submit it?
look to,
to direct one's glance or gaze to: If you look to your left, you can see the Empire State Building.
to pay attention to: Look to your own affairs and stay out of mine.
to direct one's expectations or hopes to: We look to the day when world peace will be a reality.
to regard with expectation and anticipation: We look to the future and greater advances in science and technology.
look up,
to direct the eyes upward; raise one's glance: The other guests looked up as she entered the room.
to become better or more prosperous; improve: Business is looking up.
to search for, as an item of information, in a reference book or the like: Look up the answer in the encyclopedia.
to seek out, especially to visit: to look up an old friend.
Nautical.(of a sailing ship) to head more nearly in the direction of its destination after a favoring change of wind.
look up to,to regard with admiration or respect; esteem: A boy needs a father he can look up to.
Idioms for look
look daggers, to look at someone with a furious, menacing expression: I could see my partner looking daggers at me.
look down one's nose at, to regard with an overbearing attitude of superiority, disdain, or censure: The more advanced students really looked down their noses at the beginners.
look forward to, to anticipate with eagerness or pleasure: I always look forward to your visits.
look sharp,
to be alert and quick: If you want to get ahead, you must look sharp.
First recorded before 900; (verb) Middle English lōk(i)en,Old English lōcian; cognate with Middle Dutch lœken, akin to dialectal German lugen “to look out”; (noun) Middle English loke “act of looking, glance, countenance,” derivative of the verb
SYNONYMS FOR look
16 gaze, glance.
17 appearance, air.
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synonym study for look
1. See watch. 6. See seem.
Words nearby look
loo, looby, loof, loofah, looie, look, look after, look a gift horse in the mouth, look-alike, look alive, look as if butter wouldn't melt
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