look on
Third Person
looks on
Present Participle
looking on
Past Tense
looked on
Past Participle
looked on
1
to watch an event or incident without getting involved
- Passers-by simply looked on as the two men argued heatedly on the sidewalk.
- The villagers looked on with apprehension as the strangers entered their town.
- The bystanders looked on in horror as the accident unfolded before their eyes.
- She would often look on with amusement as her friends engaged in playful banter.
- Neighbors looked on with concern as the firefighters battled the blaze that engulfed their apartment building.
Synonyms:
2
to regard someone or something in a particular way, especially with a specific perspective or understanding
- The teacher looked on the student's essay with favor, admiring its creativity and insightful analysis.
- The manager looked on the new employee with skepticism, wondering if he would be able to handle the demanding workload.
- The community looks on the new school as a symbol of progress.
- The government looks on the proposed legislation with skepticism.
- I look on my friends as my chosen family.