"look" Definition

Definitions for the word "look" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. v.
1 a (often foll. By at, down, up, etc.) Use one''s sight; turn one''s eyes in some direction. B turn one''s eyes on; examine (looked me in the eyes; looked us up and down). 2 a make a visual or mental search (i''ll look in the morning). B (foll. By at) consider, examine (must look at the facts). 3 (foll. By for) search for, seek, be on the watch for. 4 inquire (when one looks deeper). 5 have a specified appearance; seem (look a fool; future looks bleak). 6 (foll. By to) a consider; be concerned about (look to the future). B rely on (look to me for support). 7 (foll. By into) investigate. 8 (foll. By what, where, whether, etc.) Ascertain or observe by sight. 9 (of a thing) face some direction. 10 indicate (emotion etc.) By one''s looks. 11 (foll. By that) take care; make sure. 12 (foll. By to + infin.) Aim (am looking to finish it soon). n. 1 act of looking; gaze, glance. 2 (in sing. Or pl.) Appearance of a face; expression. 3 appearance of a thing (by the look of it). 4 style, fashion (this year''s look; the wet look). int. (also look here!) Calling attention, expressing a protest, etc. look after attend to; take care of. Look one''s age appear as old as one really is. Look back 1 (foll. By on, to) turn one''s thoughts to (something past). 2 (usu. With neg.) Cease to progress (he''s never looked back). Look down on (or look down one''s nose at) regard with contempt or superiority.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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