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How to sign: the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
"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";
Similiar / Same: looking, looking at
Categories: perception, sensing
Within this category: dekko, evil eye, glance, lookout, observation, peek, scrutiny, sightseeing, stare, view
How to sign: look forward to the probable occurrence of
"We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted";
Similiar / Same: await, expect, wait
Within this category: anticipate, expect, hang on, look forward, look to
How to sign: the expression on a person's face
"a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face";
Similiar / Same: expression, facial expression, face, aspect
Categories: countenance, visage
Within this category: leer, sparkle
How to sign: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
"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";
Within this category: come across, cut, feel, feel, glitter, glow, leap out, loom, make, pass off, rise, sound
How to sign: have a certain outward or facial expression
"How does she look?"; "The child looks unhappy"; "She looked pale after the surgery";
