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Definition look on in American English

look on phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to think of someone or something in a particular way

Example

I look on it as a challenge.

Example

We're not related but I look on him as a brother.

Example

Thirty years ago, kids would have looked on such music with contempt.

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1.1

to not approve of something

Example

We don't look kindly on people who cheat us.

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2

to watch an activity or event without taking part in it

Example

Phil looked on in disbelief as Maggie got up on the table and started to dance.

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Definition look on in American English