look on
Observe without participating
Look on means to watch without participating.
The phrase suggests being a bystander or spectator: A crowd looked on as firefighters battled the blaze.
It can also mean to regard or consider someone or something in a particular way: She looked on him as a brother, They looked on the proposal with suspicion.
Portable timekeeping device
behold · regard · view · witness · survey · scan · peer · contemplate
One who perceives events
- spectatorObserver at an event
- viewerOne who observes visually
- watcherOne who observes
- bystanderOne who observes nearby
audience · crowd · witness · eyewitness · gallery · gathering · sidelines · ringside
Favorable opinion given
- admirationDeep respect felt
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- favorKind act or preference
appreciation · esteem · regard · respect · warmth · kindness · benevolence · sympathy
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- uninvolvedNot taking part
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- impartialShowing no preference
neutral · dispassionate · unconcerned · nonchalant · stoic · apathetic · emotionless · impersonal
Disapproving facial expression
- disfavorLack of approval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
scorn · disdain · contempt · judgment · criticism · condemnation · dismay · displeasure
watch
Portable timekeeping device
stare · behold · regard · view · witness · survey · scan · peer · contemplate · idle
observer
One who perceives events
bystander · audience · crowd · witness · eyewitness · gallery · gathering · sidelines · ringside · stands
approval
Favorable opinion given
- admirationDeep respect felt
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
favor · appreciation · esteem · regard · respect · warmth · kindness · benevolence · sympathy · goodwill
aloof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- uninvolvedNot taking part
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
impartial · neutral · dispassionate · unconcerned · nonchalant · stoic · apathetic · emotionless · impersonal · detachment
frown
Disapproving facial expression
- disfavorLack of approval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
censure · scorn · disdain · contempt · judgment · criticism · condemnation · dismay · displeasure · rebuke
look onparticipate
Take an active role
take part · join in · get involved · engage · act
look onintervene
Come between opposing sides
step in · intercede · get involved · take action · jump in
look, on, looks, looking, outlook, looked, onlooker, overlook, looker