look to
To seek inspiration or advice or reward from someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I look to my mentor for good advice.”
“When the team faces a difficult challenge, they always look to their manager for guidance and support.”
“In times of profound social uncertainty, citizens often look to their leaders for a clear vision of the future and a sense of stability.”
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butcher's
[Cockney slang]look
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dirty look
An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.
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look ahere
Synonym of look here.
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look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look very disappointed.
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look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look annoyed or displeased.
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look before one leaps
To think before taking action.
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look down on
To regard or treat as inferior.
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look down one's nose
To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt.
Last updated August 10, 2026