look at

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar a direção do olhar para alguém ou algo, ou para examinar ou considerar algo.

A phrasal verb used to indicate directing one's gaze towards someone or something, or to examine or consider something.

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. Direct visual attentionformal

   To direct your eyes towards something in order to see it.

   Olhar para

   • Look at the beautiful sunset.
   • She looked at the painting for a long time.
   • He looked at his watch to check the time.

   Sinônimoscontemplateexamineinspectobserveregardviewwatch

   Antônimosdisregardignoremissneglectoverlook

2. Examine or inspectformal

   To examine or consider something carefully.

   Examinar

   • The doctor looked at my injured knee.
   • We need to look at the problem from a different angle.
   • The mechanic looked at the engine to find the issue.

   Sinônimoscontemplateexamineinspectobserveperusereviewscanscrutinizestudysurvey

   Antônimosignoreneglectoverlook

3. Consider or think aboutformal

   To think about or consider a situation or idea.

   Considerar

   • Let's look at the options before making a decision.
   • We are looking at ways to reduce costs.
   • The committee will look at your proposal next week.

   Sinônimosanalyzeassessconsidercontemplateevaluateexamineponderreviewscrutinizestudy

   Antônimosdisregardforgetignoreneglectoverlook

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