look

[[t]lʊk[/t]]

v. i.

1) to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see

2) to use one's sight in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.:

to look through the papers[/ex]

3) to glance or gaze in a manner specified:

to look questioningly at a person[/ex]

4) to appear to the eye as specified:

to look pale[/ex]

5) to appear to the mind; seem:

The case looks promising[/ex]

6) to direct attention or consideration:

Let's look at the facts[/ex]

7) to face or afford a view:

The room looks out on the garden[/ex]

8) to tend, as in bearing or significance:

Conditions look toward war[/ex]

9) to give (someone) a look:

Can you look me in the eye and say that?[/ex]

10) to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting:

to look one's age[/ex]

11) to observe or pay attention to:

Now look what you've done![/ex]

12) to express or suggest by looks:

to look one's annoyance at a person[/ex]

13) to appear to be; look like:

I'm sure I looked a perfect fool[/ex]

14) archaic to bring, put, etc., by looks

15) phv look after

to take care of; attend to

16) phv look back, to review past events; return in thought

17) phv look down on or upon, to regard with a feeling of superiority or contempt

18) phv look for

a) to seek; search for

b) to anticipate; expect

19) phv look forward to, to anticipate with eagerness or pleasure

20) phv look in (on)

to visit briefly

21) phv look into, to inquire into; investigate; examine

22) phv look on

a) to be a spectator; watch

b) Also, look upon. to consider; regard

23) phv look out

to be alert to danger; be careful

24) phv look out for, to take watchful care of

25) phv look over, to examine, esp. briefly

26) phv look to

a) to pay attention to

b) to direct one's expectations or hopes to; depend on

c) to expect or anticipate

27) look up

a) to become better or more prosperous; improve

b) to search for, as an item of information, in a reference book or the like

c) to seek out, esp. to visit:

to look up an old friend[/ex]

28) phv look up to, to regard with admiration or respect; esteem

29) the act of looking

30) a visual search or examination

31) the way in which a person or thing appears; aspect:

the look of an honest man[/ex]

32) an expressive glance:

to give someone a sharp look[/ex]

33) fashion; style:

the latest look in furniture[/ex]

34) looks

a) general aspect; appearance:

to like the looks of a place[/ex]

b) attractive, pleasing appearance

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME lōk(i)en, OE lōcian, c. OSlōkon, MD loeken; akin to OHG luogēn syn: See seem