To look out

To look out
Look Look, v. t. 1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward. [1913 Webster]

2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Looking my love, I go from place to place. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

3. To expect. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition. [1913 Webster]

A spirit fit to start into an empire, And look the world to law. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

5. To express or manifest by a look. [1913 Webster]

Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again. --Byron. [1913 Webster]

{To look daggers}. See under {Dagger}.

{To look in the face}, to face or meet with boldness or confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat.

{To look out}, to seek for; to search out; as, prudent persons look out associates of good reputation. [1913 Webster]


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  • look out for yourself — ˌlook ˈout for sb/yourself derived to think only of sb s/your own advantage, without worrying about other people • You should look out for yourself from now on. Main entry: ↑lookderived …   Useful english dictionary

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