n.
Pronunciation: ' lu ̇ k
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English l ō cian; akin to Old Saxon l ō c ō n to look
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1 : to make sure or take care (that something is done)
2 : to ascertain by the use of one's eyes < look what I brought you>
3 a : to exercise the power of vision upon : EXAMINE b archaic : to search for
4 a : EXPECT , ANTICIPATE <we look to have a good year> b : to have in mind as an end < look ing to win back some lost profits>
5 archaic : to bring into a place or condition by the exercise of the power of vision
6 : to express by the eyes or facial expression
7 : to have an appearance that befits or accords with < look s her age>
intransitive verb
1 a : to exercise the power of vision : SEE b : to direct one's attention < look upon the future with hope> < look at the map> c : to direct the eyes < look ed up from the newspaper>
2 : to have the appearance or likelihood of being : SEEM <it look s unlikely> < look s to be hard work>
3 : to have a specified outlook <the house look ed east>
4 : to gaze in wonder or surprise : STARE
5 : to show a tendency <the evidence look s to acquittal>
synonyms see EXPECT
– look after : to take care of
– look at
1 : CONSIDER 1 < looking at the possibility of relocating>
2 : CONFRONT , FACE < looking at a mandatory fine ― Cindy Kilass>
– look down one's nose : to view something with arrogance, disdain, or disapproval
– look for
1 : to await with hope or anticipation
2 : to search for : SEEK < looking for a new car>
– look forward : to anticipate with pleasure or satisfaction < looking forward to your visit>
– look into : EXPLORE 1A
– look the other way : to direct one's attention away from something unpleasant or troublesome
– look to
1 : to direct one's attention to < looking to the future>
2 : to rely upon < looks to reading for relaxation>