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[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to hope or expect to get help, advice, etc. from someone

Example

As young children, we looked to our parents for guidance.

Example

They're looking to me to help improve sales figures.

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2

to direct your thoughts or attention to something

Example

The party needs to look to the future and forget its past problems.

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