different ways of looking

different ways of looking

#1) To glare

When we "glare" at someone, we are usually showing them that we are angry.

A glare usually lasts for a long time and we often have a frown or a dark look on our face.

A child might glare at his mother when she has punished him.

Sample sentence: "The kid glared at his mom when she said that he had to go to his room."

#2) To glance

We use this word when we move our head quickly to see something, but we don't focus on that thing for very long.

We might not want people to know that we are looking at something or someone so we "glance" at it, very casually and naturally without making it obvious.

Sample sentence: "I quickly glanced at the gas prices when I drove by the gas station."

#3) To see

"Seeing" is passive. Light comes into your eye when your eyes are open. Seeing is different from looking because looking is active- you actually try to see something. Learn more here

Sample sentence: "Did you see that car accident on route 12 last night?"

#4) To look

"Looking" is active. We physically make an effort to see something. We usually look quickly and for a shorter period of time. Learn more here.

Sample sentence: "Look at that guy with pink hair!"

#5) To watch

When we watch something we observe something happening in front of us.

We might watch a movie, watch a performance, or watch an argument.

We don't have to be actively involved in the thing that we are watching.

Learn more here.

Sample sentence: " Last night we watched the thunderstorm until midnight."

 

#6) To view

This is similar watch- you can view a presentation or a movie.

You can also view something by looking at it closely and examining it.

Sample sentence: "Before you buy a house, make sure you view it a few times."

#7) To catch a glimpse

To see something for a short time as it goes by quickly.

To barely see something.

Sample sentence: "Did you catch a glimpe of that beautiful woman who just walked by?"

#8) To spot

When you "spot" something, you find something that you might be looking for.

For example, you might spot a criminal in the crowd.

This word can be used literally or figuratively.

Sample sentence: " I was able to spot my friend in a huge crowd of more than 100 people."

 

#9) To stare

"Stare" is similar to glare, but it isn't necessarily a negative thing.

You might stare at someone you have a crush on. A dog stares at his owner when he's hungry.

Sample sentence: " The kids in class stared at the teacher, completely confused."

 

#10) To inspect

 

When you "inspect" something, you take an active role of examining something. You might inspect a house to decide whether or not it is safe.

You might inspect your room for bugs.

Sample sentence: "Did the police inspect your house for safety?"

#11) To gaze

You can use the word "gaze" when you are admiring something or someone.

You usually look at someone or something for a long time when you "gaze."

Sample sentence: "We gazed at the good-looking movie star all afternoon."

#12) To scan

When we look over something quickly we "scan" it.

We might scan a room in a party to see if our friend is there. A computer scans for viruses.

Sample sentence: "I scanned the room to see if Mary was there."

#13) To peer

When you "peer" at something- you look at something when you can't see it entirely because your view is obstructed.

A little kid might stand on his toes to peer out of a window.

Sample sentence: "This little kid is peering out from behind the couch to look at the camera."

#14) To witness

This word is similar to watch. It means that you saw an event.

This is often used in the field of criminal justice when we say that someone "witnessed" a crime.

Sample sentence: "I witnessed an act of kindness today at the grocery store."

#15) To make out

To be able to see something from a long distance.

You might not be able to "make out" the shore if you are sailing far out in the ocean.

Sample sentence: " I can make out the stars when I use my telescope."

#16) To eye

When we "eye" something, we are interested in that thing.

We might eye the cookies on the table even though we don't need the extra sugar.

Sample sentence: "I have been eyeing that chocolate cake all night."

#17) To examine

When we "examine" something, we inspect it closely.

A doctor might examine your body to make sure that you are healthy.

Sample sentence: "When the boy got a cut his mom examined it and then cleaned it for him."

to see: to perceive with eyes	voir	You can see a windmill in the distance.  Vous pouvez voir un moulin à vent au loin.	different ways of looking
to look (at): to turn your eyes towards   something so that you can see it.	regarder	Look, a falling star!  Regarde, une étoile filante!	different ways of looking
to watch: to look attentively,   for a period time, at some activity or event.                (game, television, film...)   bird-watching: observation des oiseaux	regarder (un match,                un film,                la télé...)	At the end of the day, after a long walk,  they sat on a bench and watched the sunset.  A la fin de la journée, après une longue  marche, ils s'assirent sur un banc et  regardèrent le coucher du soleil.
to frown: to make an angry expression,                    moving  your eyebrows together.	froncer les sourcils	He frowned when I told him I didn't believe  what he had said.  Il fronça les sourcils lorsque je lui dis que   je ne le croyais pas.	different ways of looking
to blink: to shut and open your eyes quickly.	cligner des yeux	The young girl blinked as she came out  into the bright sunlight.  La jeune fille cligna des yeux lorsqu'elle  sortit en pleine lumière.	different ways of looking
to wink: to shut one eye briefly as          a signal or to show that something          is a joke.	faire un clin d'oeil.	She winked at me and I knew she was joking.  Elle me fit un clin d'oeil et je sus qu'elle  plaisantait.	different ways of looking
to glance: to take a quick look at                      someone or something.	jeter un coup d'oeil.	She anxiously glanced around.  Elle jeta un coup d'oeil inquiet autour d'elle.	different ways of looking
to glimpse: to see someone or something                     by chance for a very short time.	entrevoir  apercevoir	I glimpsed a figure at the door of the  house.  J'ai entrevu une silhouette à la porte de  la maison.	different ways of looking
to gape (at sth. / sb.)                   to look for a long time at                  something with your mouth open.	regarder bouche bée	The baby gaped in amazement at the  illuminated fir tree.  Le bébé stupéfait, regarda bouche bée  le sapin illuminé.	different ways of looking
to stare: to look fixedly at someone or                   something.	regarder fixement	Don't stare at this old lady like that,  it's not polite. Ne regarde pas fixement cette vieille dame,  ce n'est pas poli.	different ways of looking
to peep: to look furtively especially                   through small opening.                   (while trying not to be seen).     a Peeping Tom (un voyeur)	regarder furtivement,          à la dérobée.	Somebody is peeping through the blind! Quelqu'un regarde (furtivement) à travers le store!	Ways to Say Look in English
to peer: to look at something or   somebody  with difficulty or concentration,   especially when you cannot see it clearly.	regarder attentivement,  scruter du regard,  s'efforcer de voir..	With his night vision binoculars Mark   peered into the darkness.  Avec ses jumelles de vision nocturne  Mark scruta l'obscurité.	Ways to Say Look in English
to squint:      to look with your eyes partly closed	plisser les yeux	He squinted when he looked towards   the sun.  Il plissa les yeux lorsqu'il regarda vers  le soleil.	Ways to Say Look in English

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