Antonyms for look-see

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : loo k-see

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlʊkˌsi

Definition of look-see

Origin : "inspection," 1865, "Pidgin-like formation" [OED], and first used in representations of English as spoken by Chinese, from look (v.) + see (v.).

As in look : noun visual examination
As in peek/peep : noun sneaked look
As in view : noun examination
As in gander : noun glance
As in glance : noun brief look
As in glimpse : noun brief look
As in hunt : noun search, chase
As in investigate : verb check into thoroughly
As in ascertain : verb make sure
As in probe : verb explore, investigate

Example sentences :

Im going back to the office to have a look-see at the books and files.
Extract from : « Sudden Jim » by Clarence Budington Kelland

After you went to bed that night, I drove up here to have a look-see.
Extract from : « Dorothy Dixon Wins Her Wings » by Dorothy Wayne

Look-see, Chelakee braves make haste for load horses down yonder now!
Extract from : « The Master of Appleby » by Francis Lynde

The next morning we turned out early, and got our first real “look-see.”
Extract from : « The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga » by Cornelis De Witt Willcox

Do you think I have forgotten the day we were out having a look-see, five of us, and spotted five Albatrosses below?
Extract from : « Aces Up » by Covington Clarke

His need was to establish himself as a moderately square tourist on his way to take a look-see at highly publicized Russia.
Extract from : « Combat » by Dallas McCord Reynolds

The pilot licked dry lips and wondered what would happen if he swung down there and just walked in for a look-see.
Extract from : « Star Born » by Andre Norton

That swift opening run through the outer portal of Hell Gate offered about the only chance I had for a “look-see.”
Extract from : « Down the Columbia » by Lewis R. Freeman

That was a snap judgment, formed after the briefest kind of a “look-see,” and it may well be that I was over optimistic.
Extract from : « Down the Columbia » by Lewis R. Freeman

When you carry weapons like that for protection never put it in your pocket without a look-see.
Extract from : « The Pagan Madonna » by Harold MacGrath

Synonyms for look-see

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