1. Verb
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.
2. Verb
To direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action.
3. Verb
To seem; to appear; to have a particular appearance; as, the patient looks better; the clouds look rainy.
4. Verb
To have a particular direction or situation; to face; to front.
5. Verb
In the imperative: see; behold; take notice; take care; observe; -- used to call attention.
6. Verb
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.
7. Verb
To await the appearance of anything; to expect; to anticipate.
8. Verb
To look at; to turn the eyes toward.
9. Verb
To seek; to search for.
10. Verb
To expect.
11. Verb
To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition.
12. Verb
To express or manifest by a look.
13. Noun
The act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; -- often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a look.
14. Noun
Expression of the eyes and face; manner; as, a proud or defiant look.
15. Noun
Hence; Appearance; aspect; as, the house has a gloomy look; the affair has a bad look.
16. Noun
physical appearance; "I don't like the looks of this place"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
17. Noun
the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
18. Noun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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