Emily Dickinson Lexicon

look (-ed, -eth, -ing, -s), v. [OE lócian.]

1. Behold; choose to see; direct one's eyes toward an object.
2. Examine; apply the mind.
3. Appear; manifest to view; display characteristic features.
4. Used in the imperative, excite attention or notice.
5. Stare at; fix the gaze of eyes upon.
6. Phrase. “Look back”: remember.
7. Phrase. “Look down upon”: despise; sneer at; be contemptuous of.
8. Phrase. “Look for”: expect; await; anticipate; watch for.
9. Phrase. “Look for”: seek; search for.
10. Phrase. “Look on”: observe; watch passively; be a mere spectator.
11. Phrase. “Look upon” / “look opon”: behold; gaze at;
12. Phrase. “Look out for”: watch for; be attention in order to see.
13. Phrase. “Look to”: see; watch; take care of; keep an eye on.