Phrase Hound found 270 phrases and 64 compound words that contain look. The most common are listed below. Open look in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 270
- look likeTo resemble or have the appearance of being; to seem to be.
- look upUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look, up.
- take a lookTo examine or observe.
- look backUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look, back.
- look outTo be vigilant and aware often as an imperative to alert a person to danger.
- look aroundTo inspect a building or area.
- look afterTo follow with the eyes; to look in the direction of (someone or something departing).
- look forward toTo anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.
- new-lookModified so as to appear more modern.
- look and feelThe combination of the visual design and behaviour of a user interface.
- look up toTo show respect or admiration for (someone); to see (someone) as a role model.
- having a lookpresent participle and gerund of have a look
- look downUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look, down.
- look overTo check quickly; to make a brief or cursory visual inspection of.
- look throughUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look, through.
- look awayTo ignore something; to pretend not to have seen or noticed something; to avoid dealing with something.
- made you lookSaid after tricking someone into believing there was something to be seen where, in fact, there was not.
- took a looksimple past of take a look
- takes a lookthird-person singular simple present indicative of take a look: To examine or observe.
- look down onTo regard or treat as inferior.
- taking a lookpresent participle and gerund of take a look
- look aheadTo consider the future, to anticipate future events.
- look alikeTo have a similar visual appearance.
- look the partTo appear suitable for a particular kind of work, position or role.
- look-sayA means of teaching reading, in which the learner is taught to recognize whole words, as opposed to the components taught in phonics.
Compound words 64
- outlookA place from which something can be viewed.
- overlookA vista or point that gives a view down toward something else.
- lookalikeSomeone who, or something which, physically resembles (looks like) another.
- onlookerA spectator; someone looks on or watches, without becoming involved or participating.
- lookitlook, listen; see here, pay attention; the thing is, to be honest
- lookeeOne who is looked at.
- wetlookThe look of someone with their body wet, especially seen as attractive or a fetish.
- relookAn additional look or examination.
- lookismPrejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's physical appearance.
- afterlookA retrospective or secondary look; a backward look or glance; a review.