Look

/lˈʊk/

/ˈɫʊk/

Definition & Meaning of "look"

to look

VERB

to turn our eyes toward a person or thing that we want to see

1.1

to convey something by one's facial expression

Example

The teacher looked her approval at the well-written essay.

The detective looked his suspicion at the suspect.

Sarah looked her confusion at the complex equation.

She looked a question at her friend when he suggested they take a shortcut through the woods.

1.2

to search for something or someone

Example

I looked everywhere for my keys but couldn't find them.

1.3

to face or have a view in a specific direction

Example

The signpost looks north, so we need to turn left here.

1.4

to pay attention to someone or something by turning one's eyes toward them

Example

Look where you're walking, you almost tripped.

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

2.1

to be likely to occur or to appear to be the case

Example

It looks as though she's going to be late for the appointment.

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular manner

look

INTERJECTION

used to draw attention to something, alert someone to a situation, or emphasize a point

Look

NOUN

a particular expression on someone's face or the impression that someone or something creates in the eyes of others

the general appearance of a person's face or body

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

Example

Look both ways before crossing the street.

She looked down at her feet and blushed.

Look closely at the painting and try to identify the artist's style.

The painting of the sunflower on the canvas looked incredibly lifelike.

The detective looked his suspicion at the suspect.

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