v.
- direct one's gaze in a specified direction.
▸have an outlook in a specified direction.
▸
(look at/on)
regard in a specified way.
▸
(look at)
examine (a matter) and consider what action to take.
▸
(look into)
investigate.
▸
(look for)
attempt to find.
- have the appearance or give the impression of being.
▸
(look like)
informal show a likelihood of.
-
(look to)
rely on (someone) to do something.
▸hope or expect to do.
▸archaic make sure.
n.
- an act of looking.
▸an expression of a feeling or thought by looking in a particular way:
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he gave me a funny look.
- appearance, especially as expressing a particular quality.
▸
(looks)
a person's facial appearance considered aesthetically.
▸a style or fashion.
exclam.
(also
look here!)
used to call attention to what one is going to say.
Phrase
- look down one's nose at
another way of saying look down on. - look someone in the eye
(or face)
look directly at someone without showing embarrassment, fear, or shame. - look sharp
be quick.
Phrase verbal
- look after
take care of. - look back
[with neg.]
suffer a setback or interrupted progress. - look down on
regard with a feeling of superiority. - look in
make a short visit or call. - look on
watch without getting involved. - look out
be vigilant and take notice. - look something out
Brit. search for and produce something. - look something over
inspect something with a view to establishing its merits. - look up
improve. - look someone up
informal visit or contact someone. - look something up
search for and find a piece of information in a reference book or in a database. - look up to
have a great deal of respect for.
Etymology
OE lōcian (v.), of W. Gmc origin.
