Look

/lʊk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of looking.

Give me a look at that document.

A particular appearance or expression.

Her look was one of surprise when she heard the news.

An expression or gaze that conveys a particular emotion.

He shot her a look of disbelief.

verb

To direct one's gaze in a specified direction.

She looked out the window to see the rain.

To have a particular appearance.

He looks tired after his long trip.

To consider or examine.

You should look at all your options before deciding.

Middle English loken, akin to Old Norse lūka to close, since a closure limits sight.

look after

To take care of someone or something.

look away

To turn one's gaze away from something.

look up to

To admire and respect someone.

look forward to

To anticipate something eagerly.

appearance

The way that someone or something looks.

vision

The faculty or state of being able to see.

sight

The ability to see; the range of vision.

To look good or stylish.

She really looks fly in that outfit.

To check something out.

You should look it up online.

Expression of surprise or interest.

Look at that!