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   look

   /lʊk/

   verb

   • 1. direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction: "people were looking at him" Similar glancegazestaregapepeerfix one's gazefocuspeeppeektake a lookwatchexaminestudyinspectscanscrutinizesurveycheckcontemplateconsiderseeobserveviewregardpay attention totake note ofmarkcheck outglimpsespotspylay one's eyes oncatch sight ofeyetake inogleinformal:take a gandergive someone/something a/the once-overhave a squintget a load ofrubberneckreccetake a dekkotake a butcher'stake a shufticlockgawpeyeballarchaic:beholdespydescryOpposite ignore
   • ▪ (of a building or room) have an outlook in a specified direction: "the room looks out over Mylor Harbour" Similar command a viewfaceoverlookfront
   • ▪ ascertain with a quick glance: "people finishing work don't look where they're going"
   • ▪ attempt to find someone or something: "I can't find them—I've looked everywhere"
   • ▪ express (something) by one's gaze: dated "Poirot looked a question"
   • 2. think of or regard in a specified way: "I look at tennis differently from some coaches"
   • ▪ examine (a matter) and consider what action to take: "a committee is looking at the financing of the BBC"
   • 3. have the appearance or give the impression of being: "her father looked unhappy" Similar seemseem to beappearappear to behave the appearance/air of beinggive the impression of beinggive every appearance/indication of beinglook to bepresent as beingstrike someone as being
   • ▪ show a likelihood of: informal "Leeds didn't look like scoring from any of their corners"
   • ▪ appear one's normal, healthy self: "he just didn't look himself at all"
   • 4. rely on (someone) to do or provide something: "she will look to you for help"
   • ▪ hope or expect to do something: "universities are looking to expand their intakes"
   • ▪ take care; make sure: archaic "Look ye obey the masters of the craft"

   noun

   • 1. an act of directing one's gaze in order to see someone or something: "let me get a closer look" Similar glanceobservationviewexaminationstudyinspectionscansurveysightpeeppeekglimpsegazestaregapeogleinformal:eyefulganderlook-seeonce-oversquintrecceshuftidekkobutcher'sgeeksquizJack Nohi
   • ▪ an expression of a feeling or thought by looking: "the orderly gave me a funny look" Similar expressionmien
   • ▪ a scrutiny or examination: "the government should take a look at the amount of grant the council receives"
   • 2. the appearance of someone or something, especially as expressing a particular quality: "the bedraggled look of the village" Similar appearanceairaspectbearingcastmannermiendemeanourfeaturessemblanceguisefacadeimpressioneffectatmospheremoodqualityambiencefeelingflavour
   • ▪ a person's facial appearance considered aesthetically: "he had charm, good looks, and an amusing insouciance"
   • ▪ a style or fashion: "Italian designers unveiled their latest look" Similar fashionstylevoguemodetrendfadcrazeragemania

   exclamation

   • 1. used to call attention to what one is going to say: "‘Look, this is ridiculous.’"

   Word Origin Old Englishlōcian (verb), of West Germanic origin; related to German dialect lugen.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOOK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you look at a subject, problem, or situation, you think about it or study it, so that you know all about it and can perhaps consider what should be done in relation to it. Next term we'll be looking at the Second World War period.

   • Look Around

     If you look around or look round a building or place, you...

   • Look Out

     If you say or shout 'look out!' to someone, you are warning...

   • Never Looked Back

     If you say that someone did something and then never looked...

   • Loofful

     4 meanings: Scottish a handful → 1. the amount or number...

   • American

     23 senses: 1. to direct the eyes (towards) 2. to direct...

   • Look Over

     3 meanings: 1. to inspect by making a tour of (a factory,...

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › lookLOOK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.: to look through the papers. to tend, as in bearing or significance: Conditions look toward war. to appear or seem to the eye as specified: to look pale. to appear or seem to the mind: The case looks promising.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionlook verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of look verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › lookLOOK - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Definitions of 'look' using your eyes or your mind. 1. If you look in a particular direction, you direct your eyes in that direction, especially so that you can see what is there or see what something is like. [...] 2. If you look at a book, newspaper, or magazine, you read it fairly quickly or read part of it. [...] 3.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › looklook | meaning of look in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   look meaning, definition, what is look: to turn your eyes towards something, so ...: Learn more.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › looklook - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   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. to be vigilant or on guard: Look out, there are dangers ahead. to afford a view;

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › lookLOOK | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   LOOK meaning: 1. to turn your eyes in the direction of something or someone so that you can see them: 2. to try…. Learn more.