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Definition look at in American English

look at phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to direct your eyes toward someone or something so that you can see them

Example

He turned and looked at her.

Synonyms and related words
look around look check on
Example

We're looking carefully at all the options.

Synonyms and related words
consider plan think out
3

to read something quickly so that you can give an opinion on it

Example

Would you like me to look at your essay before you hand it in?

Synonyms and related words
glance scan skim
4

if an expert looks at someone or something, they examine them and decide what to do

Example

I'd like a skin specialist to look at that rash of yours.

Synonyms and related words
study check examine
5

used for giving an example that proves that what you are saying is true

Example

Look at Helen. She's much happier now that she has a new job.

Synonyms and related words
after all as as a matter of fact
6

used for telling someone to look at something because it is surprising, unusual, etc.

Example

Look at that! Someone's taken my parking space!

Synonyms and related words
right okay then hello
7

used for telling someone that you are surprised or impressed by them

7.1

used for telling someone that you are surprised or impressed by them

Example

Look at you, all dressed up in a suit!

Synonyms and related words
funnily enough you don’t say actually
7.2

used for telling someone that you are not impressed by them, especially in reply to a comment that they have made about you or your behavior

Example

Look at you! It's eleven o'clock and you're still in bed.

8

used for saying that you are not at all interested in someone or something

Example

I wouldn't look twice at someone like him.

Synonyms and related words
glaze mope go crazy
9

not very attractive

Example

He's not much to look at, but he has a great personality.

Synonyms and related words
ugly grim unattractive
10

used for giving a different opinion about something

Example

Looked at one way, the project is beneficial for people. Looked at another way, it will cost the taxpayer a pretty penny.

Definition look at in American English