Synonyms: look, looking, looking at
Definition: the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Usage: he went out to have a look; his look was fixed on her eyes; he gave it a good looking at; his camera does his looking for him
Similar words: sensing, perception
Definition: becoming aware of something via the senses
Synonyms: look
Definition: physical appearance
Usage: I don't like the looks of this place
Similar words: visual aspect, appearance
Definition: outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Synonyms: aspect, expression, face, facial expression, look
Definition: the feelings expressed on a person's face
Usage: a sad expression; a look of triumph; an angry face
Similar words: visage, countenance
Definition: the appearance conveyed by a person's face
Usage: a pleasant countenance; a stern visage
Synonyms: look, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, tone, smell, spirit
Definition: the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Usage: the feel of the city excited him; a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting; it had the smell of treason
Similar words: ambiance, ambience, atmosphere
Definition: a particular environment or surrounding influence
Usage: there was an atmosphere of excitement
Synonyms: look
Definition: have a certain outward or facial expression
Usage: How does she look?; The child looks unhappy; She looked pale after the surgery
Similar words: be
Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer
Synonyms: count, depend, look, bet, reckon, calculate
Definition: have faith or confidence in
Usage: you can count on me to help you any time; Look to your friends for support; You can bet on that!; Depend on your family in times of crisis
Similar words: swear, trust, rely, bank
Definition: have confidence or faith in
Usage: We can trust in God; Rely on your friends; bank on your good education; I swear by my grandmother's recipes
Synonyms: look
Definition: convey by one's expression
Usage: She looked her devotion to me
Similar words: convey
Definition: make known; pass on, of information
Usage: She conveyed the message to me
Definition: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
Usage: She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem; This project looks fishy; They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
Similar words: be
Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer
Definition: search or seek
Usage: We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest; Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
Definition: observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
Usage: The customs agent examined the baggage; I must see your passport before you can enter the country
Synonyms: attend, take care, look, see
Definition: take charge of or deal with
Usage: Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter; She took care of this business
Similar words: care, give care
Definition: provide care for
Usage: The nurse was caring for the wounded
Synonyms: look
Definition: accord in appearance with
Usage: You don't look your age!
Similar words: correspond, tally, jibe, match, fit, gibe, agree, check
Definition: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Usage: The two stories don't agree in many details; The handwriting checks with the signature on the check; The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Definition: be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
Usage: The house looks north; My backyard look onto the pond; The building faces the park
Similar words: lie
Definition: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position