look
Third Person
looks
Present Participle
looking
Past Tense
looked
Past Participle
looked
1
to turn our eyes toward a person or thing that we want to see
- He looked at his watch to check the time.
- I looked out the window and saw the sunset.
- Look both ways before crossing the street.
- Look closely at the painting and try to identify the artist's style.
- She looked down at her feet and blushed.
2
to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression
- What does your new car look like?
- The boss looked pleased with the team's performance.
- The cake looks delicious.
- The children looked happy playing in the park.
3
to consider or regard someone or something in a particular manner
transitive
- She looks at challenges as opportunities for growth.
- We look at our mistakes as valuable lessons.
- I look at literature differently from some scholars.
- When faced with adversity, he looks at it as a chance to prove himself.
- He looks at life philosophically, seeking meaning in every experience.
4
to expect or rely on something happening or someone doing something
- Instead of always looking at short-term solutions, we should think long-term.
- He is looking to make a big change in his career.
- Rather than looking at new ways to increase profits, the company should focus on reducing waste.
- The company is looking to expand into new markets next year.
- She always looks at him to make important decisions.