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look

[look] / lʊk /
NOUN
visual examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention eye glance glimpse peek review stare view
STRONG
beholding case cast contemplation flash gander gaze gun inspection introspection leer marking noticing observation once-over reconnaissance regard regarding scrutiny sight slant speculation squint surveillance survey swivel viewing
WEAK
evil eye keeping watch look-see
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard ignorance indifference neglect
NOUN
characteristic, stylish appearance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demeanor expression face fashion manner presence
STRONG
air aspect bearing cast countenance effect guise mien mug physiognomy seeming semblance visage
Antonyms
WEAK
disregard ignorance
VERB
examine visually
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consider glance notice peer read see stare study view watch
STRONG
admire attend behold beware contemplate eye flash focus gape gawk gaze glower goggle heed inspect mark mind note observe ogle peep regard rubberneck scan scout scrutinize spot spy survey tend
WEAK
feast one's eyes get a load of pore over take a gander take in the sights
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forget ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
disregard look away scorn
WEAK
avoid dodge miss
VERB
appear, seem to be
Synonyms
STRONGEST
express show sound
STRONG
display evidence exhibit indicate manifest present resemble
WEAK
look like make clear strike as
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal contradict cover hide withhold
WEAK
avoid disregard dodge ignore miss overlook
VERB
expect, anticipate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hope search seek
STRONG
await divine forecast foretell hunt
WEAK
count on reckon on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
find
WEAK
avoid disregard dodge ignore miss overlook
VERB
face
Synonyms
STRONG
front overlook
WEAK
front on give onto
Antonyms
WEAK
avoid disregard dodge ignore miss

Example Sentences

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“I look at that tattoo,” she added, “and remember that life is very important.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Here’s a look at all 10 teams that made changes at the top.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"He's a really tall man with quite a well groomed look, but we had no idea that he was famous."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

First it was memory chips, then optical-networking, and now power semiconductor stocks are booming as investors look for the next sector to play the artificial-intelligence boom.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He’s skilled at making everyone else look like the problem.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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