Dictionary entry

Look (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Look, v. t. 1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward.

2. To seek; to search for.

Looking my love, I go from place to place. Spenser.

3. To expect. Shak.

4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition.

A spirit fit to start into an empire,

And look the world to law. Dryden.

5. To express or manifest by a look.

Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again. Byron.

To look daggers. See under Dagger. — To look in the face, to face or meet with boldness or confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat. — To look out, to seek for; as, prudent persons look out associates of good reputation.