look (on or upon)

verb

Definition of look (on or upon)next
as in to consider
to think of in a particular way you could call the comment mean-spirited, but I do not look on it that way at all

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look (on or upon)
  1. consider
  2. regard
  3. call
  4. view
  5. count
  6. believe
  7. feel
  8. think
Verb
  • For years, for a generation, this state's FOIA was considered among the nation's best.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Where individual agency is always primary, the customer is always right and authority is generally considered oppressive.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Wednesday’s filing is the latest in Black’s legal dispute regarding Epstein.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But rising concerns regarding affordability and data centers boosted the campaign of Acton and running mate David Pepper, the former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of regard
Verb
  • Allen drained it to extend Charlotte’s lead to 20, and then found Dennis Schröder for a high-five as Miami called a timeout.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of call
Verb
  • Matsui, meanwhile, has tried to carefully navigate keeping her moderate Democrat base while appealing to Republicans who might view Vang as too liberal for the district.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This particular video of the All 22 was viewed by more than 100,000 people, and a number of fans shared their opinion on why the play went so wrong.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of view
Verb
  • The initial results reflected ballots mailed before Election Day, with more votes left to be counted.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Rosenthal, an oil field engineer and state representative from the Houston area, declared victory with about 57% of votes counted so far, according to the Associated Press.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of count
Verb
  • At its heart is a figure shaped like a mountain which is believed to be the god Yúcahu.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators believe Suarez, 28, was likely the victim of a random attack when she was stabbed in the neck on a bike trail along the Shore Parkway Greenway promenade off the Belt Parkway near Canton Ave.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of believe
Verb
  • In contrast, consciousness is the ability to feel pain, pleasure, love and have subjective experiences.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Plus, their slightly structured silhouette feels more put together than traditional sweatpants, without sacrificing comfort.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Portavadie, Argyll Situated on the banks of Loch Fyne on Scotland’s west coast, Portavadie is home to what is thought to be the biggest heated outdoor infinity pool in the country, said Rachel Dixon in The Guardian.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Roughly nine in 10 voters nationally say government corruption is a major factor in their vote, about the same as the cost of living, and about six in 10 voters think the president puts his own personal interests over the country.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of think
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