look at

10 synonyms and 0 antonyms for look at, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Phrasal verb — To direct your eyes towards something or someone in order to see it.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

watch view regard examine review consider

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

observe assess inspect

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

gaze at

Synonyms by Meaning

1. phrasal verb

To direct your eyes towards something or someone in order to see it.

“Look at the sky just before sunset.”

watch observe view regard gaze at

2. phrasal verb

To examine or consider something in order to judge or decide about it.

“The committee will look at the proposal next week.”

examine review assess consider inspect

How to Use Look At

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

look at me look at the evidence have a look at look at it this way looking at a fine

Neutral and extremely frequent. Look at always takes an object; look on its own can stand alone as a command.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between look at, see and watch?

See is passive perception, something your eyes do automatically. Look at is a deliberate act of directing your attention. Watch is sustained looking at something that moves or develops, which is why you watch a match but look at a painting.

What is the difference between look at and look for?

Look at means direct your eyes at something you have already found. Look for means search, because you have not found it yet. I looked at my keys and I looked for my keys describe opposite situations.

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