Definitions for look

Definitions for (noun) look

Main entry: 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


Main entry: look

Definition: physical appearance

Usage: I don't like the looks of this place


Main entry: 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


Main entry: 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


Definitions for (verb) look

Main entry: look

Definition: have a certain outward or facial expression

Usage: How does she look?; The child looks unhappy; She looked pale after the surgery


Main entry: 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


Main entry: expect, wait, look, await

Definition: look forward to the probable occurrence of

Usage: We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion; he is waiting to be drafted


Main entry: look

Definition: convey by one's expression

Usage: She looked her devotion to me


Main entry: look

Definition: perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

Usage: She looked over the expanse of land; Look at your child!; Look--a deer in the backyard!


Main entry: seem, look, appear

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


Main entry: search, look

Definition: search or seek

Usage: We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest; Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!


Main entry: 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


Main entry: look

Definition: accord in appearance with

Usage: You don't look your age!


Main entry: front, face, look

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


Visual thesaurus for look