look
Turn your gaze
Look‘s predicate determines its meaning.
If its predicate is a compliment, look references appearance.
If its predicate is an adverbial of direction, look alludes to visual perception.
It’s the difference between The moon looks bright tonight and Look at the moon!
Look can also describe appearance in the mind’s eye, such as the situation looks promising.
When an architectural feature such as a window or door looks onto something, it faces in the direction of it.
Prolonged fixed gaze
- gazeFixed, intent look
- eyeOrgan of sight
- contemplateConsider something thoroughly
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
observe · scrutinize · behold · examine · study · regard · watch · peer
Mental interpretation of stimuli
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
- opinionSubjective personal belief
- feelingSensed inner state
- sensePerception or judgment
take · read · view · perspective · assessment · interpretation · notion
Feature or dimension
- semblanceOutward but misleading appearance
- guiseExternal manner shown
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- bearingPosture or orientation
manner · demeanor · presence · aura · impression · image · facade · veneer
Methodical assessment or review
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- reviewCritical written assessment
evaluation · assessment · investigation · inquiry · study · perusal · critique · consideration
Current popular trend
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- attirePersonal garments collectively
makeup · elegance · chic · ensemble · outfit · designer · trend · vogue
Face or expression
Try to find
- huntPursuit of quarry
- questSeeking journey for something
- probeThorough examination or tool
- exploreTravel to discover
investigate · research · inquire · delve · sift · detect · uncover · scrutinize
Give an impression
Belief about future outcomes
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- predictionForecast of coming events
stare
Prolonged fixed gaze
- gazeFixed, intent look
- eyeOrgan of sight
- contemplateConsider something thoroughly
inspect · observe · scrutinize · behold · examine · study · regard · watch · peer · focus
glimpse
Fleeting view
sight · view · scan · survey · perusal · observation · watch · regard · notice · peep
perception
Mental interpretation of stimuli
sense · take · read · view · perspective · assessment · interpretation · notion
aspect
Feature or dimension
- semblanceOutward but misleading appearance
- guiseExternal manner shown
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
bearing · manner · demeanor · presence · aura · impression · image · facade · veneer · exterior
examination
Methodical assessment or review
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- observationAttentive watching or remark
review · evaluation · assessment · investigation · inquiry · study · perusal · critique · consideration · once-over
fashion
Current popular trend
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
attire · makeup · elegance · chic · ensemble · outfit · designer · trend · vogue · sartorial
countenance
Face or expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- smirkPleased, superior smile
- frownDisapproving facial expression
scowl · grin · smile · sneer · wince · pout · glare · visage · mien · side-eye
seek
Try to find
explore · investigate · research · inquire · delve · sift · detect · uncover · scrutinize · sleuth
seem
Give an impression
sound · feel · turn · grow · come across · strike · present · show
expectation
Belief about future outcomes
lookignore
Refuse to notice
look away · disregard · overlook · avoid · turn a blind eye
lookugliness
Displeasing appearance quality
hideousness · unsightliness · unattractiveness · plainness · homeliness
- take a lookBriefly observe something
- look forTry to find
- looking forTrying to find
- look upSeek information about
- look outAlert cry or sentry
- look likeAppear similar to
looks, looking, outlook, lookout, looked, overlook, looker, overlooking, overlooks