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’.

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 ahead.

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

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.

Dec 29, 2025 · look (third-person singular simple present looks, present participle looking, simple past and past participle looked) To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes. synonym Synonyms: …

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LOOK meaning: 1 : to direct your eyes in a particular direction often + at; 2 : to seem to be something especially because of appearance often used in the phrases {phrase}look as if{/phrase}, {phrase}look …

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) The way that …