look | Definition of look

look

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of look

1 to give the impression of being

it looks like it might rain

Synonyms of look

act, appear, come across (as), come off (as), feel, make, seem, sound

Words Related to look

dissemble, pretend

recall, resemble, suggest

hint, imply, insinuate

2 to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown

Synonyms of look

air, expound, express, give, raise, sound, state, vent, ventilate, voice

Words Related to look

advertise, announce, declare, enounce, enunciate, proclaim, say

broadcast, circulate, disseminate, publish

describe, write, write up

sound off, speak out, speak up

communicate, convey, put across, put over

Phrases Synonymous with look

give air to, put forth

Near Antonyms of look

censor, restrain, restrict

Antonyms of look

stifle, suppress

3 to have in mind as a purpose or goal

they were looking to make a fast buck

Synonyms of look

aim, allow [chiefly Southern & Midland], aspire, calculate, contemplate, design, go [chiefly Southern & Midland], intend, mean, meditate, plan, propose, purport, purpose

Words Related to look

dream, hope, wish

consider, debate, mull (over), ponder

attempt, endeavor, strive, struggle, try

accomplish, achieve, effect, execute, perform

Phrases Synonymous with look