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.