Synonyms for

Look

Verb / lʊk / Another word for look — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to direct one's gaze in a particular direction

Synonyms & similar words

takecare looking tone calculate depend bet back flavour see front expression reckon appear lookingat await feeling expect attend spirit count facialexpression feel seem face search glance peek observe stare watch gaze inspect scan examine survey peer spot search view eye peruse scrutinize behold spy check

Synonyms by register

Formal

observe perceive view regard

Informal

see check out take a gander glance

Literary

behold espry spy

Antonyms

ignore disregard overlook avert turn away

Common collocations

  • look at
  • look for
  • look after
  • look up
  • look into
  • look out
  • look forward to

Word family

noun look
verb look
adjective looked

Usage note

The verb 'look' can be followed by prepositions like 'at', 'for', 'up', etc., to form phrasal verbs with distinct meanings. Be mindful of the context to choose the appropriate synonym.

Example sentences

  1. I will look both ways before crossing the street.
  2. Can you look up the answer in the book?
  3. She gave me a dirty look.
  4. He looks tired after a long day at work.
  5. I am going to look for my missing sock.

Quotes

  • The eyes indicate the antiquity of the soul.
  • When you look at a field of dandelions, you can either see a hundred weeds or a hundred wishes.
  • A smile is the universal welcome.

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