Many people create lists of synonyms for the word 'said,' but what about the word 'look'? Here are some synonyms that I enjoy using in my writing, along with their meanings for your reference. While all these words relate to 'look,' they each carry distinct meanings and nuances, so I thought it would be helpful to provide meanings for each one.
Gaze - To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration or thought.
Glance - A brief or hurried look.
Peek - A quick and typically secretive look.
Peer - To look with difficulty or concentration.
Scan - To look over quickly but thoroughly.
Observe - To watch carefully and attentively.
Inspect - To look at closely in order to assess condition or quality.
Stare - To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.
Glimpse - To see or perceive briefly or partially.
Eye - To look or stare at intently.
Peruse - To read or examine something with great care.
Scrutinize - To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Behold - To see or observe a thing or person, especially a remarkable one.
Witness - To see something happen, typically a significant event.
Spot - To see, notice, or recognize someone or something.
Contemplate - To look thoughtfully for a long time at.
Sight - To suddenly or unexpectedly see something or someone.
Ogle - To stare at in a lecherous manner.
Leer - To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious way.
Gawk - To stare openly and stupidly.
Gape - To stare with one's mouth open wide, in amazement.
Squint - To look with eyes partially closed.
Regard - To consider or think of in a specified way.
Admire - To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval.
Skim - To look through quickly to gain superficial knowledge.
Reconnoiter - To make a military observation of a region.
Flick - To look or move the eyes quickly.
Rake - To look through something rapidly and unsystematically.
Glare - To look angrily or fiercely.
Peep - To look quickly and secretly through an opening.
Focus - To concentrate one's visual effort on.
Discover - To find or realize something not clear before.
Spot-check - To examine something briefly or at random.
Devour - To look over with eager enthusiasm.
Examine - To inspect in detail to determine condition.
Feast one's eyes - To look at something with great enjoyment.
Catch sight of - To suddenly or unexpectedly see.
Clap eyes on - To suddenly see someone or something.
Set eyes on - To look at, especially for the first time.
Take a dekko - Colloquial for taking a look.
Leer at - To look or gaze in a suggestive manner.
Rubberneck - To stare at something in a foolish way.
Make out - To manage to see or read with difficulty.
Lay eyes on - To see or look at.
Pore over - To look at or read something intently.
Ogle at - To look at in a lecherous or predatory way.
Pry - To look or inquire into something in a determined manner.
Dart - To look quickly or furtively.
Drink in - To look at with great enjoyment or fascination.
Bask in - To look at or enjoy something for a period of time.
My dear Tumbrl board, please stop showing me those memes randomly, I had nearly choked AND NO I'M NOT JOKING. I WAS BARELY A FOOT AWAY FROM MY DEATH
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My partner critiques my fics in memes, I felt this on a very personal level.
I never expected myself to join a fandom so small that YouTube and Tumbrl have less than a 100 posts about it, it doesn't even exist on Pinterest, and AO3 has whole 2 works on it
I now feel eternal pain and suffering
They are tricking us by pretending to break the characters
The ones that they're actually breaking is us
what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck. any other show would have had this be the series finale but this is episode 4 of 13. what the fuck even happens next. what the fuck is ave mujica. what the fuck is happening anymore. where am i. i can't believe this is real. what the fuck
why is it always the cute things that are evil/scary?
"I'm the only one standing at Mutsumi-Chan's side." 'Mortis...'
Ave Mujica, episode three- Acta est fabula.
WHAT ON EARTH DO MEAN BY "EVERYTHING GETS WORSE"??!?!?
WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN BRO IM LITERALLY SHAKING
daughter
safe inside
After watching ep3 of Ave Mujica anime I feel like I finally understand why is it labeled psychological horror
i like to imagine arisa’s hair is really naturally fluffy and that she has to tame it every morning
kasumi got her that mug btw
Sorry for kind of insulting you through a children’s book i wrote i hope were still besties
"𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘐 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘵." That's Why I'm Here.
You are not that powerful of a villain but you rank high on the wanted list because you don't give prep time and you dont talk too much
another post for the archive! some designs and headcanons i made for gumi if she was in the project sekai universe! the urge to redraw this is so real
Those two are fighting for the worst mother award 🔥
You should really start to depend on your brain more, which should have reminded you by now that I was not PRESENT on said lesson
Why is she so cute????
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Ever beheld blossoms more dazzling than fireworks, or cherished memories more tender than the sweetest dreams?
As the sun and moon rise in turn, the trees and grasses shall forever remember this moment.
Why is it that when I want to watch a season from a show the entirety of internet tried to prove me that it doesn't exist
I KNOW IT EXISTS YOU GATEKEEPERS. I'VE SEEN IT AIRED ON TV, IN MY LANGUAGE EVEN, SO DON'T YOU TRY TO LIE TO ME.
All I want to do is just watch it, not live with memory flashbacks of it
The most terrifying part of having memory issues is when you can feel something from 5 seconds ago be thrown out the window and there's an empty hole where it once was. You remember that you forgot something.
Are you frustrated you can't leave second kudos on AO3? or third kudos? or whatever-who's-counting kudos?
Well, have I got the html for you!
Plop any of these in a comment (by copy&pasting the code) to make an author's day and show your appreciation!
Second kudos: <img src="https://i.ibb.co/tHMjbb6/second-kudos.png" alt="second kudos">
Third kudos: <img src="https://i.ibb.co/52bggQH/third-kudos.png" alt="third kudos">
nth kudos: <img src="https://i.ibb.co/6y7qGtC/nth-kudos.png" alt="nth kudos">
yet another kudos: <img src="https://i.ibb.co/wKtcj0s/yet-another-kudos.png" alt="yet another kudos">
It will look something like this (and will be transparent with white outline on dark backgrounds):
Feel free to spread and use these as much as you like! (and if you have ideas for other variations, let me know ✌️)
Capitano vs Mavuika
My entry for the 5.0 contest is on twitter, please support the twitter upload!
I think I forgot to mention that his father was an alcoholic, who gambled all the money he earned in hopes of winning and making his family happy. Each time he lost he would get himself drunk and that's why Kinich's parents argued often. His father even had to sell their own house, and they had to move to the mountains
Oh, and Kinich's favorite book is his mother's unfinished manuscript with a really depressing story about some colony with an open ending, it was criticized by Kinich's teacher for being too boring and simple
Why does Kinich have so much childhood trauma?? And trauma in general???
His father died on his 7th birthday, his mother left him before, he was beaten at home, his peers called him "mud monkey", HIS DEAD CORPSE GOT CONTROLLED BY DENDRO VISION, like what on earth???? I still don't understand the last part, but it's freaky...
Why does Kinich have so much childhood trauma?? And trauma in general???
His father died on his 7th birthday, his mother left him before, he was beaten at home, his peers called him "mud monkey", HIS DEAD CORPSE GOT CONTROLLED BY DENDRO VISION, like what on earth???? I still don't understand the last part, but it's freaky...