look

I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lōcian; akin to Old Saxon lōcōn to look Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to make sure or take care (that something is done) 2. to ascertain by the use of one's eyes <

look what I brought you

> 3. a. to exercise the power of vision upon ; examine b. archaic to search for 4. a. expect, anticipate <

we look to have a good year

> b. to have in mind as an end <

looking to win back some lost profits

> 5. archaic to bring into a place or condition by the exercise of the power of vision 6. to express by the eyes or facial expression 7. to have an appearance that befits or accords with <

looks her age

> intransitive verb 1. a. to exercise the power of vision ; see b. to direct one's attention <

look upon the future with hope

> <

look at the map

> c. to direct the eyes <

looked up from the newspaper

> 2. to have the appearance or likelihood of being ; seem <

it looks unlikely

> <

looks to be hard work

> 3. to have a specified outlook <

the house looked east

> 4. to gaze in wonder or surprise ; stare 5. to show a tendency <

the evidence looks to acquittal

> Synonyms: see expect II. noun Date: 13th century 1. a. the act of looking b. glance 2. a. the expression of the countenance b. physical appearance; especially attractive physical appearance — usually used in plural c. a combination of design features giving a unified appearance <

a new look in women's fashions

> 3. the state or form in which something appears