looking

Words with a similar base: looking, looking_at, looking_for

'looking'

[look.n.02] as in: the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

Examples:
he went out to have a look
his look was fixed on her eyes
he gave it a good looking at
his camera does his looking for him

'looking'

[looking.n.02] as in: the act of searching visually

'looking'

[look.v.01] as in: perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

Examples:
She looked over the expanse of land
Look at your child!
Look--a deer in the backyard!

'looking'

[look.v.02] as in: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

Examples:
She seems to be sleeping
This appears to be a very difficult problem
This project looks fishy
They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time

'looking'

[look.v.03] as in: have a certain outward or facial expression

Examples:
How does she look?
The child looks unhappy
She looked pale after the surgery

'looking'

[search.v.02] as in: search or seek

Examples:
We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest
Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!

'looking'

[front.v.01] as in: be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

Examples:
The house looks north
My backyard look onto the pond
The building faces the park

'looking'

[attend.v.02] as in: take charge of or deal with

Examples:
Could you see about lunch?
I must attend to this matter
She took care of this business

'looking'

[look.v.07] as in: convey by one's expression

Examples:
She looked her devotion to me

'looking'

[expect.v.03] as in: look forward to the probable occurrence of

Examples:
We were expecting a visit from our relatives
She is looking to a promotion
he is waiting to be drafted

'looking'

[look.v.09] as in: accord in appearance with

Examples:
You don't look your age!

'looking'

[count.v.08] as in: have faith or confidence in

Examples:
you can count on me to help you any time
Look to your friends for support
You can bet on that!
Depend on your family in times of crisis

'looking'

[looking.s.01] as in: appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

Examples:
left their clothes dirty looking
a most disagreeable looking character
angry-looking
liquid-looking
severe-looking policemen on noble horses
fine-sounding phrases
taken in by high-sounding talk

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