ALL meanings of look for
look for
L l - verb without object look for to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes. 1
- verb without object look for to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person. 1
- verb without object look for to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.: to look through the papers. 1
- verb without object look for to tend, as in bearing or significance: Conditions look toward war. 1
- verb without object look for to appear or seem to the eye as specified: to look pale. 1
- verb without object look for to appear or seem to the mind: The case looks promising. 1
- verb without object look for to direct attention or consideration: to look at the facts. 1
- verb without object look for to have an outlook or afford a view: The window looks upon the street. 1
- verb without object look for to face or front: The house looks to the east. 1
- verb with object look for to give (someone) a look: He looked me straight in the eye. 1
- verb with object look for to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting (something): She looked her age. 1
- verb with object look for to appear to be; look like: He looked a perfect fool, coming to the party a day late. 1
- verb with object look for to express or suggest by looks: to look one's annoyance at a person. 1
- verb with object look for Archaic. to bring, put, etc., by looks. 1
- transitivephrasal verb look for search for, seek 1
- noun look for the act of looking: a look of inquiry. 1
- noun look for a visual search or examination. 1
- noun look for the way in which a person or thing appears to the eye or to the mind; aspect: He has the look of an honest man. The tablecloth has a cheap look. 1
- noun look for an expressive glance: to give someone a sharp look. 1
- noun look for looks. general aspect; appearance: to like the looks of a place. attractive, pleasing appearance. 1
- idioms look for look daggers, to look at someone with a furious, menacing expression: I could see my partner looking daggers at me. 1
- idioms look for look down one's nose at, to regard with an overbearing attitude of superiority, disdain, or censure: The more advanced students really looked down their noses at the beginners. 1
- idioms look for look forward to, to anticipate with eagerness or pleasure: I always look forward to your visits. 1
- idioms look for look sharp, to be alert and quick: If you want to get ahead, you must look sharp. Also, British, look slippy. to hurry: You'd better look sharp! It's getting late. 1
- verb look for To search; to seek. 0
- noun look for to search or hunt for 0
- noun look for to expect; anticipate 0