Phrasal Verbs with LOOK in English

Phrasal Verbs with LOOK in English, phrasal verbs look, definitions and example sentences;



 

Phrasal Verbs with LOOK




Look over

to examine something quickly

We will look over these figures for you.

 

Look through

to read something quickly

I have looked through the book but I have had no chance to read it completely.

 

Look after

to watch or take care of someone or something

I look after my friend’s fish when she is away.

 




Look ahead

to think about what may happen in the future

They need to look ahead to make a decision for their company.

 

Look round

to visit a place and look at the things in it

I will spend all day looking round the city.

 

Look at

to think about a subject carefully

We are looking at the various possibilities.

 

Look back

to think about something that happened in the past

When I look back, I’m filled with happiness.

 

Look for

to search for someone or something, to seek

I am looking for Susan. Have you seen her?