look to

verb

looked to; looking to; looks to

transitive verb

1

: to direct one's attention to

looking to the future

2

: to rely upon

looks to reading for relaxation

Examples of look to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For those looking to get active, the hotel offers access to golf courses, tennis courts, bike and boat rentals, and access to a nearby fitness facility. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Venezuelan officials are looking to strike debt, energy, and mining deals at this week’s UN General Assembly, underscoring the country’s ambitions to return to international markets. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The Cubs are looking to lock in the #1 Wild Card spot for the National League. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Besides value, McDonald's is also looking to attract diners through menu offerings with elevated taste and quality. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for look to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou