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