Main Entry: ¹look

Pronunciation: \ˈlu̇k\

Function: verb

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

Date: before 12th century

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>

synonyms see expect

— 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>