out|look

out|look
out|look «noun. OWT LUK; verb. owt LUK», noun, verb.
–n.
1. what one sees on looking out; view: »

The room has a pleasant outlook.

SYNONYM(S): scene.
2. what seems likely to happen; prospect: »

the outlook for better times. The outlook for our picnic is not very good; it looks as if it will rain.

3. Figurative. a way of thinking about things; attitude of mind; point of view: »

a cheerful outlook on life.

4. a lookout; tower or other place to watch from.
5. a vigilant watching.
–v.t.
1. to outdo in looks or appearance: »

He tells the King he's going to outlook him (Calvin Trillin).

2. to disconcert by looking; stare down.
–v.i.
to look out or forth: »

I saw those three wan shapes outlooking from the greenness of the woods (R. Buchanan).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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