Definition of look

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  • look is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • look is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • look is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of look

  • take charge of or deal with (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. attend
    2. see
    3. take care
  • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. feel
    2. feeling
    3. flavor
    4. flavour
    5. smell
    6. spirit
    7. tone
  • have faith or confidence in (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bank
    2. bet
    3. calculate
    4. count
    5. depend
    6. reckon
    7. rely
    8. swear
  • give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect (verb)

    Examples

    1. This project looks fishy

    Synonyms

    1. appear
    2. seem
  • look forward to the probable occurrence of (verb)

    Examples

    1. She is looking to a promotion

    Synonyms

    1. await
    2. expect
    3. wait
  • the feelings expressed on a person's face (noun)

    Examples

    1. a look of triumph

    Synonyms

    1. aspect
    2. expression
    3. face
    4. facial expression
  • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to (verb)

    Examples

    1. The house looks north
    2. My backyard look onto the pond

    Synonyms

    1. face
    2. front
  • search or seek (verb)

    Examples

    1. We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest

    Synonyms

    1. search
  • the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually (noun)

    Examples

    1. he went out to have a look
    2. his look was fixed on her eyes
    3. he gave it a good looking at
    4. his camera does his looking for him

    Synonyms

    1. looking
    2. looking at
  • accord in appearance with (verb)

    Examples

    1. You don't look your age!
  • convey by one's expression (verb)

    Examples

    1. She looked her devotion to me
  • have a certain outward or facial expression (verb)

    Examples

    1. How does she look?
    2. The child looks unhappy
    3. She looked pale after the surgery
  • perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards (verb)

    Examples

    1. She looked over the expanse of land
  • physical appearance (noun)

    Examples

    1. I don't like the looks of this place

See definition of look in Merriam Webster