noun
the feelings expressed on a person's face
Synonyms
Examples
- a sad expression
- a look of triumph
- an angry face
noun
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Synonyms
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
noun
physical appearance
Examples
- I don't like the looks of this place
noun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Synonyms
Examples
- the feel of the city excited him
- a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
- it had the smell of treason
verb
perceive with attention
Examples
- direct one's gaze towards
- She looked over the expanse of land
- Look at your child!
- Look--a deer in the backyard!
verb
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
verb
have a certain outward or facial expression
Examples
- How does she look?
- The child looks unhappy
- She looked pale after the surgery
verb
search or seek
Synonyms
Examples
- We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest
- Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
verb
be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point
Synonyms
Examples
- be opposite to
- The house looks north
- My backyard look onto the pond
- The building faces the park
verb
take charge of or deal with
Synonyms
Examples
- Could you see about lunch?
- I must attend to this matter
- She took care of this business
verb
convey by one's expression
Examples
- She looked her devotion to me
verb
look forward to the probable occurrence of
Synonyms
Examples
- We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- She is looking to a promotion
- he is waiting to be drafted
verb
accord in appearance with
Examples
- You don't look your age!
verb
have faith or confidence in
Synonyms
Examples
- 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