look

1. The feelings expressed on a person's face (synset 104687095)
   "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"
   is a type of: countenance, visage - the appearance conveyed by a person's face
   subtypes:

   • leer - a suggestive or sneering look or grin
   • light, spark, sparkle, twinkle - merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
   same as: aspect, expression, face, facial expression
2. The act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually (synset 100878805)
   "he went out to have a look"; "his look was fixed on her eyes"; "he gave it a good looking at"; "his camera does his looking for him"
   is a type of: perception, sensing - becoming aware of something via the senses
   subtypes:

   • coup d'oeil, glance, glimpse - a quick look
   • scrutiny - a prolonged intense look
   • peek, peep - a secret look
   • squint - the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
   • stare - a fixed look with eyes open wide
   • evil eye - a look that is believed to have the power of inflicting harm
   • rubber-necking, sightseeing - going about to look at places of interest
   • observance, observation, watching - the act of observing; taking a patient look
   • lookout, outlook - the act of looking out
   • sight, survey, view - the act of looking or seeing or observing
   • dekko - British slang for a look
   same as: looking, looking at
3. Physical appearance (synset 104682072)
   "I don't like the looks of this place"
   is a type of: appearance, visual aspect - outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
4. The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people (synset 114549784)
   "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"
   is a type of: ambiance, ambience, atmosphere - a particular environment or surrounding influence
   subtypes:

   • hollywood - a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry
   • zeitgeist - the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation
   same as: feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, smell, spirit, tone

1. Perceive with attention;
   Direct one's gaze towards (synset 202134989)
   "She looked over the expanse of land"; "Look at your child!"; "Look--a deer in the backyard!"
   entail: see - perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
   subtypes:

   • stare - fixate one's eyes
   • get a load, have a look, take a look - look at with attention
   • look back, look backward - look towards one's back
   • look away - avert one's gaze
   • look around - look about oneself
   • gaze, stare - look at with fixed eyes
   • consider, regard - look at attentively
   • ogle - look at with amorous intentions
   • give the glad eye - look seductively at someone
   • leer - look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
   • gape, gawk, gawp, goggle - look with amazement; look stupidly
   • admire - look at with admiration
   • peep - look furtively
   • glance, glint, peek - throw a glance at; take a brief look at
   • gloat - gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy
   • eye, eyeball - look at
   • give the eye, give the once over - look at with a critical eye
   • squint - be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus
   • peer - look searchingly
2. Give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect (synset 202137900)
   "She seems to be sleeping"; "This appears to be a very difficult problem"; "This project looks fishy"; "They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time"
   is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
   subtypes:

   • make - appear to begin an activity
   • cut - give the appearance or impression of
   • feel - produce a certain impression
   • pass off - be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity
   • sound - appear in a certain way
   • come across - be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression
   • beam, glow, radiate, shine - have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
   • gleam, glint, glisten, glitter, shine - be shiny, as if wet
   • jump, jump out, leap out, stand out, stick out - be highly noticeable
   • lift, rear, rise - rise up
   • loom - come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
   • feel - be felt or perceived in a certain way
   same as: appear, seem
3. Have a certain outward or facial expression (synset 200033592)
   "How does she look?"; "The child looks unhappy"; "She looked pale after the surgery"
   is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
   subtypes: squint - partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
4. Search or seek (synset 202158139)
   "We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest"; "Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!"
   is a type of: examine, see - observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
   subtypes:

   • hunt - search (an area) for prey
   • cruise - look for a sexual partner in a public place
   • prospect - search for something desirable
   • horn in, intrude, nose, poke, pry - search or inquire in a meddlesome way
   same as: search
5. Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point;
   Be opposite to (synset 202699161)
   "The house looks north"; "My backyard look onto the pond"; "The building faces the park"
   is a type of: lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
   subtypes: confront - be face to face with
   same as: face, front
   verb group: face - be opposite
6. Take charge of or deal with (synset 202555278)
   "Could you see about lunch?"; "I must attend to this matter"; "She took care of this business"
   is a type of: care, give care - provide care for
   subtypes:

   • minister - attend to the wants and needs of others
   • tend - have care of or look after
   same as: attend, see, take care
7. Convey by one's expression (synset 200931324)
   "She looked her devotion to me"
   is a type of: convey - (of information) make known; pass on
8. Look forward to the probable occurrence of (synset 200721987)
   "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted"
   subtypes:

   • expect - look forward to the birth of a child
   • look forward - expect or hope for
   • look to - turn one's interests or expectations towards
   • hang on, hold on, hold the line - hold the phone line open
   • anticipate, look for, look to - be excited or anxious about
   same as: await, expect, wait
   verb group: anticipate, expect - regard something as probable or likely
9. Accord in appearance with (synset 202664525)
   "You don't look your age!"
   is a type of: agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally - be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
10. Have faith or confidence in (synset 200714537)
    "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis"
    is a type of: trust - have confidence or faith in
    same as: bank, bet, calculate, count, depend, reckon, rely, swear

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