look

1. to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see:

   He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.

2. to glance or gaze in a manner specified:

   to look questioningly at a person.

3. to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.:

   to look through the papers.

4. to tend, as in bearing or significance:

   Conditions look toward war.

5. to appear or seem to the eye as specified:

   to look pale.

6. to appear or seem to the mind:

   The case looks promising.

7. to direct attention or consideration:

   to look at the facts.

8. to have an outlook or afford a view:

   The window looks upon the street.

9. to face or front:

   The house looks to the east.

1. to give (someone) a look:

   He looked me straight in the eye.

2. to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting (something):

   She looked her age.

3. to appear to be; look like:

   He looked a perfect fool, coming to the party a day late.

4. to express or suggest by looks:

   to look one's annoyance at a person.

5. Archaic. to bring, put, etc., by looks.

1. the act of looking:

   a look of inquiry.

2. a visual search or examination.

   Synonyms: glance, gaze

3. the way in which a person or thing appears to the eye or to the mind; aspect:

   He has the look of an honest man.

   The tablecloth has a cheap look.

   Synonyms: air, appearance

4. an expressive glance:

   to give someone a sharp look.

5. looks,
   1. general aspect; appearance:

      to like the looks of a place.

   2. attractive, pleasing appearance.

verb phrase

1. 1. Also look into. to look briefly inside of:

      Look in the jar and tell me if any cookies are left.

   2. Also look in on. to visit (a person, place, etc.) briefly:

      I'll look in some day next week.

2. 1. to be a spectator; watch:

      The crowd looked on at the street brawl.

   2. to consider; regard:

      They look upon gambling as sinful.

3. 1. to look to the outside, as from a window or a place of observation:

      From her office window, she could look out over the bustling city.

   2. to be vigilant or on guard:

      Look out, there are dangers ahead.

   3. to afford a view; face:

      The room looks out on the garden.

4. 1. to direct the eyes upward; raise one's glance:

      The other guests looked up as she entered the room.

   2. to become better or more prosperous; improve:

      Business is looking up.

   3. to search for, as an item of information, in a reference book or the like:

      Look up the answer in the encyclopedia.

   4. to seek out, especially to visit:

      to look up an old friend.

   5. Nautical. (of a sailing ship) to head more nearly in the direction of its destination after a favoring change of wind.
5. 1. to direct one's glance or gaze to:

      If you look to your left, you can see the Empire State Building.

   2. to pay attention to:

      Look to your own affairs and stay out of mine.

   3. to direct one's expectations or hopes to:

      We look to the day when world peace will be a reality.

   4. to regard with expectation and anticipation:

      We look to the future and greater advances in science and technology.

6. 1. to follow with the eye, as someone or something moving away:

      She looked after him as he walked toward the train station.

   2. to pay attention to; concern oneself with:

      to look after one's own interests.

   3. to take care of; minister to:

      to look after a child.

7. to regard with admiration or respect; esteem:

   A boy needs a father he can look up to.

8. to regard with scorn or disdain; have contempt for:

   They look down on all foreigners.

9. to inquire into; investigate; examine:

   The auditors are looking into the records to find the cause of the discrepancy.

10. 1. to seek; search for:

       Columbus was looking for a shorter route to India when he discovered America.

    2. to anticipate; expect:

       I'll be looking for you at the reception.

11. to review past events; return in thought:

    When I look back on our school days, it seems as if they were a century ago.

12. to examine, especially briefly:

    Will you please look over my report before I submit it?

13. to take watchful care of; be concerned about:

    He has to look out for his health.