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• “a sad expression“
• “a look of triumph“
• “an angry face“

Synonyms

• expression the feelings expressed on a person’s face; expression without words; the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; the style of expressing yourself; a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement ; (genetics) the process of expressing a gene ; a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
• aspect a distinct feature or element in a problem; a characteristic to be considered ; the visual percept of a region; the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb ; the feelings expressed on a person’s face
• facial expression a gesture executed with the facial muscles ; the feelings expressed on a person’s face
• face deal with (something unpleasant) head on; oppose, as in hostility or a competition; be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite; turn so as to face; present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize; turn so as to expose the face; line the edge (of a garment) with a different material; cover the front or surface of; the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; the feelings expressed on a person’s face; the general outward appearance of something; the striking or working surface of an implement ; a part of a person that is used to refer to a person; a surface forming part of the outside of an object; the part of an animal corresponding to the human face ; the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object); a contorted facial expression; a specific size and style of type within a type family ; status in the eyes of others; impudent aggressiveness; a vertical surface of a building or cliff

• “he went out to have a look“
• “his look was fixed on her eyes“
• “he gave it a good looking at“
• “his camera does his looking for him“

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• looking appearing to be as specified; the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; the act of searching visually
• looking at the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

• “I don’t like the looks of this place“

• “the feel of the city excited him“
• “a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting“
• “it had the smell of treason“

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• spirit infuse with spirit; the vital principle or animating force within living things ; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one’s character ; any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings ; the state of a person’s emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); the intended meaning of a communication ; animation and energy in action or expression; an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
• tone utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; vary the pitch of one’s speech ; change the color or tone of; change to a color image; give a healthy elasticity to; the quality of a person’s voice; (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages; (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound); the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound; a steady sound without overtones; the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli; a musical interval of two semitones ; the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
• feel an intuitive awareness; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; a property perceived by touch ; manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure; undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind; come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds; perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles; be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state; have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone’s behavior or attitude; undergo passive experience of; be felt or perceived in a certain way; grope or feel in search of something; examine by touch; examine (a body part) by palpation; find by testing or cautious exploration; produce a certain impression; pass one’s hands over the sexual organs of
• feeling the experiencing of affective and emotional states; a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; a physical sensation that you experience; the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin; an intuitive understanding of something
• flavor lend flavor to; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth ; (physics) the six kinds of quarks
• flavour lend flavor to; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; (physics) the six kinds of quarks ; the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
• smell inhale the odor of; emit an odor; smell bad; have an element suggestive (of something); become aware of not through the senses but instinctively; the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; any property detected by the olfactory system ; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents ; the act of perceiving the odor of something

• “direct one’s gaze towards“
• “She looked over the expanse of land“
• “Look at your child!“
• “Look–a deer in the backyard!“

• “She seems to be sleeping“
• “This appears to be a very difficult problem“
• “This project looks fishy“
• “They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time“

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• appear give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; come into sight or view; be issued or published; seem to be true, probable, or apparent; come into being or existence, or appear on the scene; appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.; present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority
• seem give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; seem to be true, probable, or apparent; appear to exist; appear to one’s own mind or opinion

• “How does she look?“
• “The child looks unhappy“
• “She looked pale after the surgery“

• “We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest“
• “Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!“

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• search the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone ; an investigation seeking answers; an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property; the examination of alternative hypotheses; boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas; try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; search or seek; inquire into; subject to a search

• “be opposite to“
• “The house looks north“
• “My backyard look onto the pond“
• “The building faces the park“

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• front relating to or located in the front; be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; confront bodily; the side that is forward or prominent ; the line along which opposing armies face each other ; the outward appearance of a person; the side that is seen or that goes first ; a person used as a cover for some questionable activity ; a sphere of activity involving effort; (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses ; the immediate proximity of someone or something; the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer; a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
• face deal with (something unpleasant) head on; oppose, as in hostility or a competition; be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite; turn so as to face; present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize; turn so as to expose the face; line the edge (of a garment) with a different material; cover the front or surface of; the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; the feelings expressed on a person’s face; the general outward appearance of something; the striking or working surface of an implement ; a part of a person that is used to refer to a person; a surface forming part of the outside of an object; the part of an animal corresponding to the human face ; the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object); a contorted facial expression; a specific size and style of type within a type family ; status in the eyes of others; impudent aggressiveness; a vertical surface of a building or cliff

• “Could you see about lunch?“
• “I must attend to this matter“
• “She took care of this business“

Synonyms

• attend be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; take charge of or deal with; to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result; work for or be a servant to; give heed (to)
• take care be careful, prudent, or watchful; be in charge of or deal with; take charge of or deal with
• see the seat within a bishop’s diocese where his cathedral is located ; perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight; perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; perceive or be contemporaneous with; imagine; deem to be; get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; see or watch; come together; find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; be careful or certain to do something; go to see for professional or business reasons; go to see for a social visit; go to see a place, as for entertainment; take charge of or deal with; receive as a specified guest; date regularly; see and understand, have a good eye; deliberate or decide; observe as if with an eye; observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; undergo or live through a difficult experience; accompany or escort; match or meet; make sense of

• “She looked her devotion to me“

• “We were expecting a visit from our relatives“
• “She is looking to a promotion“
• “he is waiting to be drafted“

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• expect regard something as probable or likely; consider obligatory; look forward to the probable occurrence of; consider reasonable or due; look forward to the birth of a child; be pregnant with
• await look forward to the probable occurrence of
• wait time during which some action is awaited; the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; wait before acting; look forward to the probable occurrence of; serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant

• “You don’t look your age!“

• “you can count on me to help you any time“
• “Look to your friends for support“
• “You can bet on that!“
• “Depend on your family in times of crisis“

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• count the total number counted; the act of counting; a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl ; determine the number or amount of; have weight; show consideration for; name or recite the numbers in ascending order; put into a group; include as if by counting; have a certain value or carry a certain weight; have faith or confidence in; take account of
• bet the money risked on a gamble ; the act of gambling; maintain with or as if with a bet; stake on the outcome of an issue; have faith or confidence in
• depend be contingent upon (something that is elided); have faith or confidence in
• swear utter obscenities or profanities; to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; promise solemnly; make a deposition; have faith or confidence in
• rely have faith or confidence in
• bank tip laterally; enclose with a bank; do business with a bank or keep an account at a bank; act as the banker in a game or in gambling ; be in the banking business ; put into a bank account; cover with ashes so to control the rate of burning; have faith or confidence in; sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water); a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; a long ridge or pile; an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers; a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies) ; the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games; a slope in the turn of a road or track; a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home; a building in which the business of banking transacted; a flight maneuver
• calculate make a mathematical calculation or computation ; judge to be probable ; keep an account of ; predict in advance ; specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public ; have faith or confidence in
• reckon expect, believe, or suppose; judge to be probable ; deem to be; make a mathematical calculation or computation ; have faith or confidence in; take account of