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