expect, hope, look mean to await some occurrence or outcome. expect implies a high degree of certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning.

We use the verb look to mean ‘turn our eyes in a particular direction to see something’.

If you look at a subject, problem, or situation, you think about it or study it, so that you know all about it and can perhaps consider what should be done in relation to it.

1. To search for; seek: looking for my gloves. 2. To expect: Look for a change of weather in March.

to look to the outside, as from a window or a place of observation: From her office window, she could look out over the bustling city. to be vigilant or on guard: Look out, there are dangers …

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LOOK definition: to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see. See examples of look used in a sentence.

look definition: appear or seem to be. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "look after", "look around", "look down".

Jan 15, 2025 · (intransitive) Someone looks at something when they move their head or move their eyes so that they can see the thing. Look at this picture! Isn't it beautiful? (intransitive) …