look

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of LOOK

to give the impression of being <it looks like it might rain>

Synonyms act, appear, come across (as), come off (as), feel, look, make, sound

Related Words dissemble, pretend; recall, resemble, suggest; hint, imply, insinuate

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) <the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown>

Synonyms air, expound, give, look, raise, sound, state, vent, ventilate, voice

Near Antonyms censor, restrain, restrict

Antonyms stifle, suppress

to have in mind as a purpose or goal <they were looking to make a fast buck>

Synonyms aim, allow [chiefly Southern & Midland], aspire, calculate, contemplate, design, go [chiefly Southern & Midland], look, mean, meditate, plan, propose, purport, purpose

Related Words dream, hope, wish; consider, debate, mull (over), ponder; attempt, endeavor, strive, struggle, try; plot, scheme; accomplish, achieve, effect, execute, perform

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