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look

[ lʊk ]

^{Context #1}

to gaze or glance at something

To direct one's gaze in a specified direction. To have a particular appearance or facial expression. To search for something, often in a casual or nonchalant manner. To seem likely to be or do something.

Synonyms

gaze, glance, observe, peer, stare

Examples of usage

He looked out of the window and saw the beautiful sunset.
She looked happy when she received the good news.
He looked for his keys all over the house.
The weather looks promising for our picnic tomorrow.

^{Context #2}

appearance or visual impression

The appearance or visual impression of a person or thing. The way in which someone appears or is regarded.

Synonyms

appearance, aspect, glance, impression, view

Examples of usage

She has a sophisticated look with her elegant attire.
His tired look indicated he had been working hard.
The new car has a sleek and modern look.

Translations

Translations of the word "look" in other languages:

🇵🇹 olhar

ver
observar

🇮🇳 देखना

नज़र डालना
देखो

🇩🇪 sehen

schauen
blicken

🇮🇩 melihat

menonton
memandang

🇺🇦 дивитися

глянути
оглядати

🇵🇱 patrzeć

spojrzeć
oglądać

🇯🇵 見る (みる)

見つめる (みつめる)
覗く (のぞく)

🇫🇷 regarder

voir
observer

🇪🇸 mirar

ver
observar

🇹🇷 bakmak

görmek
izlemek

🇰🇷 보다

쳐다보다
살피다

🇸🇦 ينظر

يشاهد
يراقب

🇨🇿 dívat se

podívat se
sledovat

🇸🇰 pozerať

hľadieť
sledovať

🇨🇳 看 (kàn)

观看 (guānkàn)
注视 (zhùshì)

🇸🇮 gledati

pogledati
opazovati

🇮🇸 horfa

skoða
líta

🇰🇿 қарау

көру
бақылау

🇬🇪 ყურება

ნახვა
დაკვირვება

🇦🇿 baxmaq

görmək
izləmək

🇲🇽 mirar

ver
observar

Word origin

The word 'look' originated from the Old English word 'lōcian', meaning 'to look, gaze, or glance'. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'look' has evolved to encompass various ways of directing one's gaze or searching for something. It is a common and versatile word used in everyday language to describe visual perception and appearances.