Synonyms of look up

look up

verb

1

as in to pursue

to go in search of

be sure to look me up if you're ever in town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursue
• seek
• search (for or out)
• look for
• chase (down)
• shop (for)
• hunt
• cast about (for)
• forage (for)
• quest
• cast around (for)
• ferret (out)
• root (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• hide
• ignore
• neglect

2

as in to brighten

to become glad or hopeful

by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brighten
• glow
• cheer (up)
• lighten
• revive
• buck up
• encourage
• perk (up)
• rejoice
• beam
• sparkle
• radiate
• liven (up)
• hearten
• gladden

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darken
• despair
• sadden
• fret
• brood
• mope
• despond

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of look up

For the best experience, head somewhere away from city lights, allow your eyes 20 to 30 minutes to adapt naturally to the darkness and look up. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Officials for the nonprofit said that Foreman was a critical part of their team who many looked up to. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

But now, after a meeting between father and son last year, and one including Camilla, Meghan and the kids, things are looking up. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026

After an hour and a half, Hubbard emerged, with his head down, then looked up at his team, who were standing outside waiting for him. — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026