Look
/lʊk/noun
To direct one's gaze in a specified direction.
Did you know?The word 'look' is linked to ancient concepts of vision and perception, hinting at the power of sight in magic and divination.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lewk-
“To shine or to be light.”
Old English
OE
lōcian
“To gaze or observe.”
Middle English
ME
looken
“To look at or to watch.”
Early Modern English
EME
look
“To direct one's gaze; to appear in a specified way.”
Modern English
Eng
look
“To see or observe with intention.”