to direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; -- with various prepositions, often in a special or figurative sense. see phrases below.-to direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action.-to seem; to appear; to have a particular appearance; as, the patient looks better; the clouds look rainy.-to have a particular direction or situation; to face; to front.-in the imperative: see; behold; take notice; take care; observe; -- used to call attention.-to show one's self in looking, as by leaning out of a window; as, look out of the window while i speak to you. sometimes used figuratively.-to await the appearance of anything; to expect; to anticipate.-to look at; to turn the eyes toward.-to seek; to search for.-to expect.-to influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition.-to express or manifest by a look.-the act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; -- often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a look.-expression of the eyes and face; manner; as, a proud or defiant look.-hence; appearance; aspect; as, the house has a gloomy look; the affair has a bad look.