Word Meaning

look definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for look

- advert
- Appearance
- In Oslo, O’Keefe made an appearance
- Observe, ... at
- Quick look
- See
- Use one’s eyes
- Watch