- Main Entry:
- 1look
- Pronunciation:
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\ˈlu̇k\
- Function:
- verb
- Etymology:
- Middle English, from Old English lōcian; akin to Old Saxon lōcōn to look
- Date:
- before 12th century
transitive verb1: to make sure or take care (that something is done)2: to ascertain by the use of one's eyes <look what I brought you>3 a: to exercise the power of vision upon : examine barchaic : to search for4 a: expect, anticipate <we look to have a good year> b: to have in mind as an end <looking to win back some lost profits>5archaic : to bring into a place or condition by the exercise of the power of vision6: to express by the eyes or facial expression7: to have an appearance that befits or accords with <looks her age>intransitive verb1 a: to exercise the power of vision : see b: to direct one's attention <look upon the future with hope> <look at the map> c: to direct the eyes <looked up from the newspaper>2: to have the appearance or likelihood of being : seem <it looks unlikely> <looks to be hard work>3: to have a specified outlook <the house looked east>4: to gaze in wonder or surprise : stare5: to show a tendency <the evidence looks to acquittal>
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look after : to take care of
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look at 1: consider 1 <looking at the possibility of relocating>2: confront, face <looking at a mandatory fine — Cindy Kilass> —
look down one's nose : to view something with arrogance, disdain, or disapproval
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look for 1: to await with hope or anticipation2: to search for : seek <looking for a new car> —
look forward : to anticipate with pleasure or satisfaction <looking forward to your visit>
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look the other way : to direct one's attention away from something unpleasant or troublesome
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look to 1: to direct one's attention to <looking to the future>2: to rely upon <looks to reading for relaxation>
