look here

Direct your gaze

Look here is an interjection used to command attention or introduce a forceful statement, often with a tone of impatience or irritation.

It signals that the speaker is about to make a point they consider important or to correct a misunderstanding: Look here, I've had enough of your excuses.

The phrase can sound confrontational or old-fashioned, and is sometimes softened in more polite contexts to simply look.

direction

attention

Focused mental awareness

  • focusConcentrated attention point
  • gazeFixed, intent look
  • eyesOrgans of sight

glance · stare · notice · observe · watch · see · view · regard · behold · perceive

emphasis

notice

Become aware of

feature · showcase · display · present · demonstrate · reveal · show · exhibit · point out · draw attention

Categories
Opposites
conversational function

look herenever mind

Retraction of a statement

forget it · as you were · carry on · whatever · don't bother

interpersonal stance

look hereexcuse me

Apology for minor intrusion

pardon me · if I may · with all due respect · you tell me · go ahead

attention direction

look herelook away

Redirect one's gaze

turn away · never mind · disregard

Family

look, here, looks, looking, outlook, lookout, looked, onlooker, overlook

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G