SYNONYMS FOR LOOK (3)
10 / 01 / 2013
SYNONYMS FOR LOOK (3): meaning and examples
Good morning everyone.
Today we continue with our look at synonyms of the verb LOOK, as suggested to us by our reader, Isabel.
Today's first verb is: to gaze (at)
It means: to look at something steadily, with admiration or love.
Example 1:
The new parents gazed into the face of their newborn baby with expressions of complete joy and contentment.
Today's second verb is: to ogle
It means: to look at something with wide eyes, usually something that you desire or feel greedy for.
Example 2:
Mary: Will you stop ogling that car, Frank? It's just a hunk of metal with four wheels!
Frank: What? How can you say that? It's a Ferrari! Do you know how much these things cost?
I hope these synonyms for LOOK have helped to expand your vocabulary, Isabel. Now the trick is to try to use them in context to practice! Thanks again for your suggestion.
Remember that tomorrow we will send the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
Enjoy your day!
Today we continue with our look at synonyms of the verb LOOK, as suggested to us by our reader, Isabel.
Today's first verb is: to gaze (at)
It means: to look at something steadily, with admiration or love.
Example 1:
The new parents gazed into the face of their newborn baby with expressions of complete joy and contentment.
Today's second verb is: to ogle
It means: to look at something with wide eyes, usually something that you desire or feel greedy for.
Example 2:
Mary: Will you stop ogling that car, Frank? It's just a hunk of metal with four wheels!
Frank: What? How can you say that? It's a Ferrari! Do you know how much these things cost?
I hope these synonyms for LOOK have helped to expand your vocabulary, Isabel. Now the trick is to try to use them in context to practice! Thanks again for your suggestion.
Remember that tomorrow we will send the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
Enjoy your day!
