The next word in our vocabulary boost series is LOOK. LOOK is a high frequency verb that can be used as a synonym of view, observe, watch and see. There are numerous collocations and phrasal verbs that are formed using LOOK.
As recommended in our START method (HERE), you should always learn vocabulary as a short phrase and relate new words to synonyms and use them. Click (HERE) and (HERE) for advice on how to learn more vocabulary and HERE for an example of a great strategy to learn new words.
Collocations:
To learn new collocations and word patterns you should create phrases using them and also do exercises (HERE)
Look like – have a similar appearance to
Look in the mirror – observe one´s own reflection
Look through something – review something extensively
Look towards the future – consider the future
Look into somebody’s eyes – look at someone attentively
Have/take a look – glance at something
Without a backward look – do something without a second thought
Have a look on your face – appear to have a certain feeling
Give someone the look – stare at someone angrily
Look at – observe
Look as if/though – seem to be
Look confused/puzzled/perplexed – seem to be lost
Look angry/sad/happy/amused/interested/cross/ill – seem + ADJECTIVE
Look as a noun:
The look of somebody – appearance
A look – the way of viewing something
Phrasal verbs:
The learning of phrasal verbs is best done using this method (HERE)
Look out – be careful
You should look out when you are crossing the street
Look around – take a look
My wife enjoys looking around shops, though she has no intention of purchasing anything
Look for – search for
I am looking for a new pair of shoes that are on sale
Look into – investigate
You ought to look into this topic thoroughly before starting the project
Look back – in hindsight
Looking back, I was very happy during my university days
Look up – try to find the meaning of a word
I had to look up the meaning of ´das Getränk´
Look through – revise something
He was looking through the report before the meeting with the clients
Look inside – take a peek into something
Let´s look inside the box and see what it is
Look forward to – be excited about
I am really looking forward to meeting up with my boyfriend later
Look after – take care of/care for
I am going to look after my mother while she is ill
Look up to – admire
I really look up to my father because of his work ethic
Look over – review
Look over your notes before the exam tomorrow
Look away – try not to look at
If I were you, I would look away during that seen in the movie
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To learn how to use LOOK you need to practice and put these words and collocations into your own words to be able to remember them.
