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Definitions
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- : 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.
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- : to give a look: He looked me straight in the eye.
- : to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting: 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.
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- : 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.
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- : 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 / upon to 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 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. 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.
Phrases
- look after
- look a gift horse in the mouth
- look alive
- look as if butter wouldn't melt
- look askance
- look back
- look before you leap
- look black
- look blank
- look daggers
- look down on
- look for
- look forward to
- look in on
- look into
- look like
- look like a million dollars
- look like death
- look like something the cat dragged in
- look like the cat that ate the canary
- look on
- look on the bright side
- look out
- look out for
- look over
- look sharp
- look sideways at
- look someone in the face
- look the other way
- look through rose-colored glasses
- look to
- look to one's laurels
- look up
- look up and down
- look up to
- look who's talking
- (look on the) bright side
- dirty look
- make someone look good
- take a look at
- things are looking up
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
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Will Huntsberry took a closer look at the ongoing dispute between the governor and California Teachers Association in last week’s Learning Curve.
These craze-setters take note of fashion shows and celebrity looks, but they also collect data on politics, entertainment, the environment, technology, and consumer behavior.
It’s a great, economical way to improve the look of your property.
Have a look at this telling research from Pew on blasphemy and apostasy laws around the world.
To make it work almost everything else about these shows has to seem factual which is why many look like a weird Celebrity Sims.
They are becoming more aware of what eating disorders are and what they look like.
So many girls are idolizing these models and wanting to look like them.
Lacey Noonan's A Gronking to Remember makes 50 Shades of Grey look like Madame Bovary in terms of its literary sophistication.
What need to look to right or left when you are swallowing up free mile after mile of dizzying road?
Squinty could look out, but the slats were as close together as those in a chicken coop, and the little pig could not get out.
I was busy loading the piece when an exclamation of surprise from one of the men made me look up.
Alessandro turned a grateful look on Ramona as he translated this speech, so in unison with Indian modes of thought and feeling.
At present, Louis was too self-absorbed by the struggles within him, to look deep into what was passing around him.