look

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look /ˈlʊk/ ?

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(n) the feelings expressed on a person's face
(n) the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
(n) physical appearance
(n) the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
(v) perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
(v) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
(v) have a certain outward or facial expression
(v) search or seek
(v) be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
(v) take charge of or deal with
(v) convey by one's expression
(v) look forward to the probable occurrence of
(v) accord in appearance with
(v) have faith or confidence in

Generations of American males surreptitiously added inches to their height by wearing Adler elevatorsordinary-looking shoes that contained hidden built-in platforms.
A study of identical twins reveals the myriad environmental factors that make us look older or, less frequently, younger than our age.
Interactive: A by-the-numbers look at the daily lives of Americans.

Obama said the Arizona law has "the potential of violating the rights of innocent American citizens and legal residents, making them subject to possible stops or questioning, because of what they look like, or how they sound."
on Jul 1, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: BusinessWeek
"Staying in Atlanta provides the best opportunity to win today and in the future," he said. "My five years with the Hawks have been the best of my career, and I look forward to my teammates and I trying to reach our ultimate goal together,...
on Jul 8, 2010 By: Joe Johnson Source: The Associated Press
"They have been playing together for several years, they are very cohesive, their moves come automatically," German striker Miroslav Klose said. "They made us look passive."
on Jul 7, 2010 By: Miroslav Klose Source: Austin American-Statesman