look to

/lʊk tu/
/lʊk tu/
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Other forms: looked to; looking to; looks to

Definitions of look to
  1. verb
    turn one's interests or expectations towards
    “look to the future”
    “this method looks to significant wavings”
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    type of:
    await, expect, look, wait
    look forward to the probable occurrence of
  2. verb
    be excited or anxious about
    synonyms: anticipate, look for
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    types:
    apprehend, quail at
    anticipate with dread or anxiety
    type of:
    await, expect, look, wait
    look forward to the probable occurrence of
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