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Third Person
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Present Participle
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Past Tense
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Past Participle
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1
to focus one's attention on something or someone in order to observe or examine them
- They need to stop looking at each other.
- The scientist carefully looked at the specimen under the microscope.
- The detective looked at the crime scene for clues.
- The doctor looked at the patient's X-ray to assess the injury.
- He has been looking at the painting for hours, trying to decipher its hidden meanings.
2
to consider or evaluate something from a particular perspective or point of view
- I need to look at the situation from your point of view to fully understand your perspective.
- The teacher looked at the student's essay from a critical perspective, providing constructive feedback.
- They will look at the situation from a more objective standpoint before making a decision.
- The historian looked at the past events from a different viewpoint, challenging prevailing narratives.
- The politician looked at the proposed policy from a fiscal standpoint, analyzing its potential impact on the economy.