I. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ verb
Etymology: out- + look
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to face down : outstare
outlook conquest — Shakespeare
2. : to excel in appearance
a magnificent horse that outlooked all the others in the race
intransitive verb
[ out (I) + look ]
: to look out
shall be outlooking, like a bride new-married — Robert Browning
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: out (III) + look (after look out, v.)
1.
a. : a place from which a view can be obtained
has frequent outlooks affording views of the mountain peaks — American Guide Series: New Hampshire
b. : a view from a particular place
had as its outlook one of the finest lakes in Europe — Nicholas Monsarrat
2. : point of view
a form adapted to the background and outlook of young readers — Geographical Journal
complete want of sympathy … with his entire outlook on life — J.W.Beach
3. : the act or state of looking out : lookout
always on the outlook for a better opportunity
4. : the prospect for the future
the outlook for steel demand in the U.S. — Wall Street Journal