look

¹look

verb \ˈlu̇k\

Definition of LOOK

transitive verb

1

: 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 b archaic : to search for

4

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>

5

archaic : to bring into a place or condition by the exercise of the power of vision

6

: to express by the eyes or facial expression

7

: to have an appearance that befits or accords with <looks her age>

intransitive verb

1

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 : stare

5

: to show a tendency <the evidence looks to acquittal>

— look after

: to take care of

— 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

— look for

1

: to await with hope or anticipation

2

: to search for : seek <looking for a new car>

— look forward

: to anticipate with pleasure or satisfaction <looking forward to your visit>

— look into

: explore 1a

— look the other way

: to direct one's attention away from something unpleasant or troublesome

— look to

1

: to direct one's attention to <looking to the future>

2

: to rely upon <looks to reading for relaxation>

Examples of LOOK

1. He looked straight ahead and kept walking.
2. When you take a walk, look around you.
3. She smiled at me and then looked away.
4. He looked back the way he had come.
5. Look both ways before you cross the street.
6. When I finally reached the top I was afraid to look down.
7. She looked from one person to the next.
8. They looked off into the distance.
9. He was looking over his shoulder.
10. Her new haircut makes her look young.

Origin of LOOK

Middle English, from Old English lōcian; akin to Old Saxon lōcōn to look

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to LOOK

Synonyms: act, appear, come across (as), come off (as), feel, seem, make, sound

Antonyms: stifle, suppress

Related Words: dissemble, pretend; recall, resemble, suggest; hint, imply, insinuate

Near Antonyms: censor, restrain, restrict

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