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    [Verb]  | "look" | \ ˈlu̇k \


    1: to make sure or take care (that something is done)

    2: to ascertain by the use of one's eyes

    3: to exercise the power of vision upon : examine


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English lōcian; akin to Old Saxon lōcōn to look;

    [Phrase]  | "look down one's nose (at)" 


    1: to show contempt for;


      * e.g., " ... The financier looks down her nose at anyone who makes less money than she does. "





    2: to hold an unfavorable opinion of;


      * e.g., " ... They resented those academics who looked down their noses at the less educated. "





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