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looks
noun(look)the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
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verb(look)have faith or confidence in
looks
verb(look)give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
Examples:
This project looks fishy.
looks
verb(look)look forward to the probable occurrence of
Examples:
She is looking to a promotion.
looks
noun(look)the feelings expressed on a person's face
Examples:
A look of triumph.
looks
verb(look)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.
My backyard look onto the pond.
looks
verb(look)search or seek
Synonyms: search,
Examples:
We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest.
looks
noun(look)the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Synonyms: looking, looking at,
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.
His look was fixed on her eyes.
He gave it a good looking at.
His camera does his looking for him.
looks
verb(look)accord in appearance with
Examples:
You don't look your age!.
looks
verb(look)convey by one's expression
Examples:
She looked her devotion to me.
looks
verb(look)have a certain outward or facial expression
Examples:
How does she look?.
The child looks unhappy.
She looked pale after the surgery.
The child looks unhappy.
She looked pale after the surgery.
looks
verb(look)perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
Examples:
She looked over the expanse of land.
looks
noun(look)physical appearance
Examples:
I don't like the looks of this place.