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Definition of Look
Pronunciation: lŎk | v. i. | 1. | 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. | | 2. | To direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action. | | 3. | To seem; to appear; to have a particular appearance; as, the patient looks better; the clouds look rainy. | | 4. | To have a particular direction or situation; to face; to front. | | 5. | In the imperative: see; behold; take notice; take care; observe; - used to call attention. | | 6. | 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. | | 7. | To await the appearance of anything; to expect; to anticipate. | | v. t. | 1. | To look at; to turn the eyes toward. | | 2. | To seek; to search for. | | 3. | To expect. | | 4. | To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition. | | 5. | To express or manifest by a look. | | n. | 1. | The act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; - often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a look. | | 2. | Expression of the eyes and face; manner; as, a proud or defiant look. | | 3. | Appearance; aspect; as, the house has a gloomy look; the affair has a bad look. |
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