Look Definition and Meaning

To employ one's sight, especially in a given direction or on a given object

To turn one's glance or gaze

To search

To turn one's attention; attend

To turn one's expectations

take charge of or deal with;

(intransitive) As an intransitive verb, often with "at".

have faith or confidence in;

To seem or appear to be

Look refers to the act of directing one's gaze toward something or in a specific direction.

To convey by one's expression

To have an appearance of conformity with

To appear to be

A gaze or glance expressive of something

To face in a specified direction

Appearance or aspect

To turn one's eyes on

looks Physical appearance, especially when pleasing.

In a broader context, look may denote the particular manner or style that is characteristic of a person, period, or place.

A distinctive, unified manner of dress or fashion

To show oneself in looking.

To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.

As a transitive verb, often in the relative clause as direct object.}}

To appear, to seem.

(copulative) To give an appearance of being.

Pay attention.

To search for, to try to find.

To expect or anticipate.

(transitive) To express or manifest by a look.

To make sure of, to see to.

To look at; to turn the eyes toward.

To seek; to search for.

To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence.

(baseball) To look at a pitch as a batter without swinging at it.

The act or instance of looking

To face or present a view.

The action of looking; an attempt to see.

To seek; to search for.

(often plural) Physical appearance, visual impression.

A facial expression.

To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; - with various prepositions, often in a special or figurative sense. See Phrases below.

To direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action.

Look can also refer to the physical appearance or aesthetic appeal of someone or something.

To seem; to appear; to have a particular appearance; as, the patient looks better; the clouds look rainy.

To have a particular direction or situation; to face; to front.

In the imperative: see; behold; take notice; take care; observe; - used to call attention.

To show one's self in looking, as by leaning out of a window; as, look out of the window while I speak to you. Sometimes used figuratively.

To await the appearance of anything; to expect; to anticipate.

To look at; to turn the eyes toward.

To expect.

To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition.

To express or manifest by a look.

The act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; - often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a look.

Expression of the eyes and face; manner; as, a proud or defiant look.

Appearance; aspect; as, the house has a gloomy look; the affair has a bad look.

the expression on a person's face;

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually;

physical appearance;

As an interjection, look can be used to draw attention to something and is often used to express surprise or disapproval.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people;

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards;

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect;

have a certain outward or facial expression;

search or seek;

be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to;

convey by one's expression;

look forward to the probable occurrence of;

accord in appearance with;

Look can be used as a verb to suggest the process of seeking or searching for something or someone.

Please take a look at the report and give me your feedback.

When you look at the stars, what do you see?

I couldn't help but look at the painting; it was so captivating.

It may look easy, but it requires a lot of practice to master.

She gave me a stern look when I arrived late.

I love the look of the early morning sunrise.

If you look closely, you can see the small details in this artwork.

Can you look after my cat while I'm on vacation?

Don't judge a book by its look; the content is what matters.

We're looking for a new team member with digital marketing experience.

He's got that excited look in his eyes.

They're looking to expand their business to new markets.

The design gives the room a modern look.

Look! A shooting star just passed by.

The detective looked for clues at the crime scene.

I look forward to meeting you at the conference.

That sweater looks great on you!

He looked back one last time before leaving his hometown.

Look before you leap; it's always better to think twice.

The look on her face was priceless when she received the surprise gift.

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."

"When I take good care of myself, it lifts my spirits, boosts my confidence, and makes me feel strong. When someone tries to throw me shade, it bounces right off. I look those haters straight in the eye, keep my chin up and shoulders back. Because I know I'm a fierce queen - and they know it, too."

"I'm hungry for knowledge. The whole thing is to learn every day, to get brighter and brighter. That's what this world is about. You look at someone like Gandhi, and he glowed. Martin Luther King glowed. Muhammad Ali glows. I think that's from being bright all the time, and trying to be brighter."

"Oh, he did look like a deity – the perfect balance of danger and charm, he was at the same time fascinating and inaccessible, distant because of his demonstrated flawlessness, and possessing such strength of character that he was dismaying and at the same time utterly attractive in an enticing and forbidden way."

"Life is about perspective and how you look at something... ultimately, you have to zoom out."

"It's difficult to look on the bright side when you're surrounded by negativity."

"Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid."

"People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working."

"It's better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret."

"We look at each other with shy relief. It's the look two odd socks give when they recognise each other in the wild."

"If you can't make it good, at least make it look good."

"Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness."

"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you."

"Many people look at me and think they know me but they don't at all. This is the real me. I am a humble person, a feeling person. A person who cares about others, who wants to help others."

"What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like."

"Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death."

"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

"When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up."

"He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination."

"Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye."

"Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living?"

"I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter."

"My greatest beauty secret is being happy with myself. I don't use special creams or treatments - I'll use a little bit of everything. It's a mistake to think you are what you put on yourself. I believe that a lot of how you look is to do with how you feel about yourself and your life. Happiness is the greatest beauty secret."

"I look in the mirror and see a few scars, but I like myself."

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. John"

"When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up."

"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us."

"The stars don't look bigger, but they do look brighter."

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'"

"I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness; I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more."

No, "look" is not an adjective. It can be used as a verb or a noun. However, when used in phrases like "look-alike," it becomes part of an adjective.

"Don't look at me" is often used when someone does not want attention drawn to them or does not want to be held responsible for something.

"No look" often refers to an action done without looking, such as a "no look pass" in basketball, where a player passes the ball without looking at the recipient.

The plural form of "look" as a noun is "looks." As a verb, "look" does not have a plural form.

The singular form of "look" is "look."

As a verb: "Look at the sky. It's full of stars." As a noun: "She has the look of a classic movie star."

Synonyms for "good-looking" include "attractive," "handsome," "beautiful," "pretty," and "striking."

"Look" is a verb when it refers to the act of seeing or observing. It can also function as a noun, meaning the appearance or style of something.

A "long look" means to gaze or stare at something for an extended period, usually implying a thorough examination or deep thought.

"One look" usually refers to the first or only needed glance at something to understand, recognize, or judge it.

"Kindly take a look" is a polite request for someone to examine, check, or review something.

Yes, "take a look" is an idiom. It means to examine or observe something.

"Look at" means to direct your eyes toward someone or something so that you can see them.

"Look so fine" is a colloquial phrase meaning to appear extremely attractive or impressive, usually referring to a person's physical appearance.

Synonyms for "look at" include "examine," "observe," "inspect," "view," "scan," and "survey."

The phrasal verb "look for" means to search or seek out. It suggests an active effort to find something or someone.

"To look forward" to something means to anticipate it with excitement or eagerness.

"Look ahead" means to think about and plan for the future.

"Look in her eyes" refers to observing a person's eyes in order to gauge emotions, intentions, or thoughts, as eyes are often seen as a window to a person's soul or feelings.

"Have a look on it" is typically used to request someone to examine, consider, or review something. However, more commonly, the phrase "have a look at it" is used.

Aside from its common usage referring to the act of seeing or observing, "look" can also denote the appearance or style of someone or something.

"A good look at" means to have an opportunity to observe or examine something closely or for a significant period.

A "closer look" means to examine or scrutinize something more thoroughly or carefully.

A "look on one's face" refers to an expression or countenance that reveals a person's feelings or thoughts.