look: Meaning and Definition of

look

1. to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
2. to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person.
3. to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.: to look through the papers.
4. to tend, as in bearing or significance: Conditions look toward war.
5. to appear or seem to the eye as specified: to look pale.
6. to appear or seem to the mind: The case looks promising.
7. to direct attention or consideration: to look at the facts.
8. to have an outlook or afford a view: The window looks upon the street.
9. to face or front: The house looks to the east.

1. to give (someone) a look: He looked me straight in the eye.
2. to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting (something): She looked her age.
3. to appear to be; look like: He looked a perfect fool, coming to the party a day late.
4. to express or suggest by looks: to look one's annoyance at a person.
5. to bring, put, etc., by looks.
6. She looked after him as he walked toward the train station.
1. to follow with the eye, as someone or something moving away:She looked after him as he walked toward the train station.
2. to pay attention to; concern oneself with:to look after one's own interests.
3. to take care of; minister to:to look after a child.
7. to review past events; return in thought: When I look back on our school days, it seems as if they were a century ago.
8. to look at someone with a furious, menacing expression: I could see my partner looking daggers at me.
9. to regard with scorn or disdain; have contempt for: They look down on all foreigners.
10. to regard with an overbearing attitude of superiority, disdain, or censure: The more advanced students really looked down their noses at the beginners.
11. Columbus was looking for a shorter route to India when he discovered America.
1. to seek; search for:Columbus was looking for a shorter route to India when he discovered America.
2. to anticipate; expect:I'll be looking for you at the reception.
12. to anticipate with eagerness or pleasure: I always look forward to your visits.
13. Look in the jar and tell me if any cookies are left.
1. Also,look into.to look briefly inside of:Look in the jar and tell me if any cookies are left.
2. Also,look in on.to visit (a person, place, etc.) briefly:I'll look in some day next week.
14. to inquire into; investigate; examine: The auditors are looking into the records to find the cause of the discrepancy.
15. The crowd looked on at the street brawl.
1. to be a spectator; watch:The crowd looked on at the street brawl.
2. to consider; regard:They look upon gambling as sinful.
16. From her office window, she could look out over the bustling city.
1. 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.
2. to be vigilant or on guard:Look out, there are dangers ahead.
3. to afford a view; face:The room looks out on the garden.
17. to take watchful care of; be concerned about: He has to look out for his health.
18. to examine, esp. briefly: Will you please look over my report before I submit it?
19. If you want to get ahead, you must look sharp.
1. to be alert and quick:If you want to get ahead, you must look sharp.
2. Also,Brit.,look slippy.to hurry:You'd better look sharp! It's getting late.
20. If you look to your left, you can see the Empire State Building.
1. to direct one's glance or gaze to:If you look to your left, you can see the Empire State Building.
2. to pay attention to:Look to your own affairs and stay out of mine.
3. to direct one's expectations or hopes to:We look to the day when world peace will be a reality.
4. to regard with expectation and anticipation:We look to the future and greater advances in science and technology.
21. The other guests looked up as she entered the room.
1. to direct the eyes upward; raise one's glance:The other guests looked up as she entered the room.
2. to become better or more prosperous; improve:Business is looking up.
3. to search for, as an item of information, in a reference book or the like:Look up the answer in the encyclopedia.
4. to seek out, esp. to visit:to look up an old friend.
5. Naut.(of a sailing ship) to head more nearly in the direction of its destination after a favoring change of wind.
22. to regard with admiration or respect; esteem: A boy needs a father he can look up to.

1. the act of looking: a look of inquiry.
2. a visual search or examination.
3. the way in which a person or thing appears to the eye or to the mind; aspect: He has the look of an honest man. The tablecloth has a cheap look.
4. an expressive glance: to give someone a sharp look.
5. to like the looks of a place.
1. general aspect; appearance:to like the looks of a place.
2. attractive, pleasing appearance.