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look

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1. look - Noun

2. look - Verb

3. look - Interjection

4. Look - Proper noun

Meaning

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.

To direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action.

To seem; to appear; to have a particular appearance; as, the patient looks better; the clouds look rainy.

To have a particular direction or situation; to face; to front.

In the imperative: see; behold; take notice; take care; observe; -- used to call attention.

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.

To await the appearance of anything; to expect; to anticipate.

To look at; to turn the eyes toward.

To seek; to search for.

To expect.

To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition.

To express or manifest by a look.

The act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; -- often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a look.

Expression of the eyes and face; manner; as, a proud or defiant look.

Hence; Appearance; aspect; as, the house has a gloomy look; the affair has a bad look.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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She seems to be sleeping Source: Internet

This appears to be a very difficult problem Source: Internet

This project looks fishy Source: Internet

They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time Source: Internet

a sad expression Source: Internet

a look of triumph Source: Internet

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