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verb (used without object)
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.
verb (used with object)
10.
to give (someone) a look: He looked me straight in the eye.
11.
to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting (something): She looked her age.
12.
to appear to be; look like: He looked a perfect fool, coming to the party a day late.
13.
to express or suggest by looks: to look one's annoyance at a person.
14.
Archaic. to bring, put, etc., by looks.
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noun
Verb phrases 15.
the act of looking: a look of inquiry.
16.
a visual search or examination.
17.
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.
18.
an expressive glance: to give someone a sharp look.
19.
looks.
a.
general aspect; appearance: to like the looks of a place.
b.
attractive, pleasing appearance.
20.
look after,
a.
to follow with the eye, as someone or something moving away: She looked after him as he walked toward the train station.
b.
to pay attention to; concern oneself with: to look after one's own interests.
c.
to take care of; minister to: to look after a child.
21.
look back, to review past events; return in thought: When I look back on our school days, it seems as if they were a century ago.
22.
look down onupon, to regard with scorn or disdain; have contempt for: They look down on all foreigners.
23.
look for,
a.
to seek; search for: Columbus was looking for a shorter route to India when he discovered America.
b.
to anticipate; expect: I'll be looking for you at the reception.
24.
look in,
a.
Also, look into. to look briefly inside of: Look in the jar and tell me if any cookies are left.
b.
Also, look in on. to visit (a person, place, etc.) briefly: I'll look in some day next week.
25.
look into, to inquire into; investigate; examine: The auditors are looking into the records to find the cause of the discrepancy.
26.
look onupon,
a.
to be a spectator; watch: The crowd looked on at the street brawl.
b.
to consider; regard: They look upon gambling as sinful.
27.
look out,
a.
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.
b.
to be vigilant or on guard: Look out, there are dangers ahead.
c.
to afford a view; face: The room looks out on the garden.
28.
look out for, to take watchful care of; be concerned about: He has to look out for his health.
29.
look over, to examine, especially briefly: Will you please look over my report before I submit it?
30.
look to,
a.
to direct one's glance or gaze to: If you look to your left, you can see the Empire State Building.
b.
to pay attention to: Look to your own affairs and stay out of mine.
d.
to regard with expectation and anticipation: We look to the future and greater advances in science and technology.
31.
look up,
a.
to direct the eyes upward; raise one's glance: The other guests looked up as she entered the room.
b.
to become better or more prosperous; improve: Business is looking up.
c.
to search for, as an item of information, in a reference book or the like: Look up the answer in the encyclopedia.
d.
to seek out, especially to visit: to look up an old friend.
e.
Nautical. (of a sailing ship) to head more nearly in the direction of its destination after a favoring change of wind.
32.
look up to, to regard with admiration or respect; esteem: A boy needs a father he can look up to.
33.
look daggers, to look at someone with a furious, menacing expression: I could see my partner looking daggers at me.
34.
look down one's nose at, to regard with an overbearing attitude of superiority, disdain, or censure: The more advanced students really looked down their noses at the beginners.
35.
look forward to, to anticipate with eagerness or pleasure: I always look forward to your visits.
36.
look sharp,
a.
to be alert and quick: If you want to get ahead, you must look sharp.
b.
Also, British, look slippy. to hurry: You'd better look sharp! It's getting late.
Origin:
before 900; (v.) Middle English lōk(i)en, Old English lōcian; cognate with Middle Dutch lœken, akin to dialectal German lugen to look out; (noun) Middle English loke act of looking, glance, countenance, derivative of the v.
before 900; (v.) Middle English lōk(i)en, Old English lōcian; cognate with Middle Dutch lœken, akin to dialectal German lugen to look out; (noun) Middle English loke act of looking, glance, countenance, derivative of the v.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | ( |
| 4. | (copula) to give the impression of being by appearance to the eye or mind; seem: that looks interesting |
| 5. | to face in a particular direction: the house looks north |
| 6. | to expect, hope, or plan (to do something): I look to hear from you soon; he's looking to get rich |
| 7. | ( |
| a. to search or seek: I looked for you everywhere | |
| b. to cherish the expectation (of); hope (for): I look for success | |
| 8. | ( |
| a. to be mindful (of): to look to the promise one has made | |
| b. to have recourse (to): look to your swords, men! | |
| 9. | to be a pointer or sign: these early inventions looked towards the development of industry |
| 10. | ( |
| 11. | (tr) to direct a look at (someone) in a specified way: she looked her rival up and down |
| 12. | (tr) to accord in appearance with (something): to look one's age |
| 13. | look alive, look lively hurry up; get busy |
| 14. | look daggers See dagger |
| 15. | look here an expression used to attract someone's attention, add emphasis to a statement, etc |
| 16. | (imperative) look sharp, look smart to hurry up; make haste |
| 17. | not look at to refuse to consider: they won't even look at my offer of £5000 |
| 18. | not much to look at unattractive; plain |
| —n | |
| 19. | the act or an instance of looking: a look of despair |
| 20. | a view or sight (of something): let's have a look |
| 21. | (often plural) appearance to the eye or mind; aspect: the look of innocence; I don't like the looks of this place |
| 22. | style; fashion: the new look for summer |
| —sentence connector | |
| 23. | an expression demanding attention or showing annoyance, determination, etc: look, I've had enough of this |
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Word Origin & History
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O.E. locian "see, gaze, look, spy," from W.Gmc. *lokjan (cf. O.S. lokon, M.Du. loeken, O.H.G. luogen, Ger. dial. lugen "to look out"), of unknown origin, perhaps cognate with Bret. lagud "eye." In O.E., usually with on; the use of at began 14c. Meaning "to have a certain appearance" is from c.1400. Noun
meaning "an act of looking" is c.1200; meaning "appearance of a person" is from late 14c. To look down upon in the figurative sense is from 1711; to look down one's nose is from 1921. To look forward "anticipate" is c.1600; meaning "anticipate with pleasure" is mid-19c. In look sharp (1711) sharp originally was an adv. "sharply." Look after "take care of" is from late 14c.; look into "investigate" is from 1580s; to not look back "make no pauses" is colloquial, first attested 1893. Look up "research in books or papers" is from 1690s.
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