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look > 14 senses
NOUN1look, expression, aspect, facial expression, faceThe expression on a person's face
2look, looking, looking atThe act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
3lookPhysical appearance
4look, spirit, tone, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, smellThe general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
VERB1lookPerceive with attention
2look, appear, seemGive a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
3lookHave a certain outward or facial expression
4look, searchSearch or seek
5look, front, faceBe oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point
6look, attend, take care, seeTake charge of or deal with
7lookConvey by one's expression
8look, expect, await, waitLook forward to the probable occurrence of
9lookAccord in appearance with
10look, count, bet, depend, calculate, reckonHave faith or confidence in
look > pronunciation
Soundsluh'k
Rhymesbook / Book, brook, Brooke, and 38 more rhymes in uhk at the HyperDic website...
look > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe expression on a person's face.
Examples"a look of triumph"
Synonymsexpression, aspect, facial expression, face
Narrowerleer; sparkle, spark, light
Broadercountenance, visage
Verbslook; look; look
look > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually.
Examples"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"
Synonymslooking, looking at
Narrowerglance, glimpse, coup d'oeil; scrutiny; peek, peep; stare; evil eye; sightseeing, rubber-necking; observation, observance, watching; lookout, outlook; view, survey, sight; dekko
Broadersensing, perception
Verbslook
look > noun 3, attribute
MeaningPhysical appearance.
Examples"I don't like the looks of this place"
Broaderappearance, visual aspect
Verbslook; look
look > noun 4, state
MeaningThe general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people.
Synonymsspirit, tone, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, smell
NarrowerHollywood; Zeitgeist
Broaderatmosphere, ambiance, ambience
Verbslook
look > verb 1, perception
MeaningPerceive with attention. Direct one's gaze towards.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
ModelThey look up the hill
Examples"She looked over the expanse of land"; "Look at your child!"; "Look--a deer in the backyard!"
Entailssee
Entailed byexamine, see; survey; watch
Narrowerstare; take a look, have a look, get a load; look back, look backward; look away; look around; gaze, stare; regard, consider; ogle; give the glad eye; leer; goggle, gape, gawp, gawk; admire; peep; glance, peek, glint; gloat; eye, eyeball; give the eye, give the once over; squint; peer
See alsolook after; look up to; look up; look back; look back; look for; look on; look into; look away
Nounslook; looker
look > verb 2, perception
MeaningGive a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect.
PatternSomething ----s Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s Adjective; Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
ModelJohn will look angry
Examples"This project looks fishy"
Synonymsappear, seem
Narrowermake; cut; feel; pass off; sound; come across; glow, beam, radiate, shine; glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine; leap out, jump out, jump, stand out, stick out; rise, lift, rear; loom; feel
Broaderbe
Nounslook; look; look
look > verb 3, body
MeaningHave a certain outward or facial expression.
PatternSomething ----s Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s Adjective
ModelThe food does look good
Examples"How does she look?"; "The child looks unhappy"; "She looked pale after the surgery"
Broaderbe
Nounslook; look
look > verb 4, perception
MeaningSearch or seek.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest"; "Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!"
Synonymssearch
Entailed byrout up, rout out
Narrowerhunt; cruise; prospect; pry, nose, poke
Broaderexamine, see
look > verb 5, stative
MeaningBe oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point. Be opposite to.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"The house looks north"; "My backyard look onto the pond"
Synonymsfront, face
Narrowerconfront
Broaderlie
Contraryback
Similar toface
look > verb 6, social
MeaningTake charge of or deal with.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymsattend, take care, see
Narrowerminister; tend
Broadercare, give care
look > verb 7, communication
MeaningConvey by one's expression.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
Examples"She looked her devotion to me"
Broaderconvey, impart
Nounslook
look > verb 8, cognition
MeaningLook forward to the probable occurrence of.
PatternSomebody ----s to INFINITIVE; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Examples"She is looking to a promotion"
Synonymsexpect, await, wait
Narrowerexpect; look forward; look to; hang on, hold the line, hold on; anticipate, look for, look to
Similar toexpect, anticipate
look > verb 9, stative
MeaningAccord in appearance with.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"You don't look your age!"
Broadermatch, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
look > verb 10, cognition
MeaningHave faith or confidence in.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"Look to your friends for support"
Synonymscount, bet, depend, calculate, reckon
Broadertrust, swear, rely, bank

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