verb

look

Translation

to see, to appear, to search

Look at that beautiful bird!

You look tired today.

I'm looking for my keys.

Look after your little sister.

((at sth./sb.)) to direct one's gaze at (sth./sb.) Look at the camera.

((adjective)) to have a certain appearance You look happy.

((for sth./sb.)) to search for (sth./sb.) She is looking for a job.

((after sth./sb.)) to take care of (sth./sb.) Can you look after the baby?

Synonyms: see, watch, glance, seem, appear

From Old English 'lōcian', meaning 'to see, gaze, behold'.

Imagine the two 'o's in 'look' are a pair of eyes looking at something.