Synonyms of look (at)

look (at) 1 of 2

verb

as in to notice

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

I found her at the mall looking at the new outfits on the mannequins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notice
• see
• spot
• eye
• regard
• sight
• view
• remark
• get a load of
• note
• watch
• perceive
• discern
• observe
• behold
• set eyes on
• witness
• catch
• distinguish
• pick out
• lay eyes on
• spy
• identify
• espy
• descry
• attend (to)
• make out
• pick up
• consider
• mark
• heed
• glimpse
• study
• scan
• glance (at)
• inspect
• survey
• examine
• scrutinize
• peer (at)
• mind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• pass over
• disregard
• neglect
• miss
• overlook
• overpass

look at

2 of 2

phrase

as in debate

to give serious and careful thought to

Let's look at what we're dealing with here.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debate
• contemplate
• ponder
• study
• consider
• entertain
• question
• eye
• explore
• weigh
• chew on
• review
• think (about or over)
• analyze
• chew over
• deliberate
• wrestle (with)
• mull (over)
• kick around
• ruminate
• cogitate
• revolve
• turn
• muse (upon)
• meditate
• beat one's brains out (about)
• pore (over)
• perpend
• dwell (on or upon)
• reflect (on or upon)
• reason
• speculate (about)
• digest
• cudgel one's brains (about)
• reminisce
• believe
• conclude
• fixate (on or upon)
• drink (in)
• brood (about or over)
• second-guess
• absorb
• obsess (about or over)
• fret (about or over)
• opine
• conceive
• assimilate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• slight
• disregard
• dismiss
• overlook
• reject
• pooh-pooh

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of look (at)

Phrase

Federal investigators and prosecutors are looking at whether the mysterious fund transfers ultimately went to top AFA leaders like president Claudio Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino for their personal use, the Herald has learned. — Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

But before those blockbuster hopefuls land in theaters, here’s a look at what sizzled and fizzled during the first six months of the year. — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 July 2026

One presumes that this parent is also constantly looking at her phone. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

Below, a look at some of our favorite mythical runway looks for latter-day Penelopes and Athenas. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026