look to
Definition
Phrasal Verb: 1. To rely on or depend on someone or something for help, support, or guidance: To expect someone or something to provide what is needed. 2. To direct one's attention, hopes, or expectations toward something in the future: To consider or plan for a future event or possibility.
Usage Examples
- Meaning 1 (To rely on):
- In times of crisis, we look to our leaders for direction.
- She looks to her mentor for career advice.
- Meaning 2 (To direct attention to the future):
- We must look to the future and plan accordingly.
- The company is looking to expand into new markets next year.
Advanced Usage
- "look to someone to do something": To expect or depend on someone to perform a specific action.
- The team looks to the manager to make the final decision.
- Parents look to teachers to educate their children.
Variants and Related Words
- Look forward to (phrasal verb): To await or anticipate something with pleasure.
- I look forward to meeting you.
- Look up to (phrasal verb): To admire or respect someone.
- Many young athletes look up to professional stars.
Synonyms
- Rely on: To depend on with confidence.
- Count on: To depend on someone or something.
- Anticipate: To expect or look forward to.
- Consider: To think carefully about, especially in making decisions.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Look after: To take care of someone or something.
- Can you look after my dog while I'm away?
- Look into: To investigate or examine.
- The committee will look into the complaint.
Related Idioms
- Look to one's laurels: To be careful not to lose one's position of superiority or advantage.
- The champion must look to his laurels with these new competitors.
- Look to the future: To think about and plan for what will happen later.
- It's time to stop regretting the past and look to the future.
Verb
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be excited or anxious about
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turn one's interests or expectations towards
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look to the future
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