Synonyms for look to

Grammar : Verb

Spell : loo k

Phonetic Transcription : lʊk

Top 10 synonyms for look to

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Définition of look to

Origin : Old English locian "use the eyes for seeing, gaze, look, behold, spy," from West Germanic *lokjan (cf. Old Saxon lokon "see, look, spy," Middle Dutch loeken "to look," Old High German luogen, German dialectal lugen "to look out"), of unknown origin, perhaps cognate with Breton lagud "eye." In Old English, usually with on; the use of at began 14c. Meaning "seek, search out" is c.1300; meaning "to have a certain appearance" is from c.1400. Of objects, "to face in a certain direction," late 14c.
Look after "take care of" is from late 14c., earlier "to seek" (c.1300), "to look toward" (c.1200). Look into "investigate" is from 1580s; look up "research in books or papers" is from 1690s. To look down upon in the figurative sense is from 1711; to look down one's nose is from 1921. To look forward "anticipate" is c.1600; meaning "anticipate with pleasure" is mid-19c. To not look back "make no pauses" is colloquial, first attested 1893. In look sharp (1711) sharp originally was an adverb, "sharply."

As in appreciate : verb value highly
As in resort : verb have recourse to; make use of
As in respect : verb admire; obey
As in revere/reverence : verb have a high opinion of
As in bank on : verb depend upon
As in trust : verb believe, place confidence in
As in venerate : verb revere
As in panegyrize : verb honor
As in admire : verb hold in high regard
As in esteem : verb think highly of
As in favor : verb prefer, like
As in honor : verb recognize, treat with respect
As in idolize : verb think of very highly; worship

Antonyms for look to

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