look on

The phrase "look on" is commonly used to describe passive observation or a particular way of regarding something.

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Definition

B2General

(idiomatic)To observe an event or situation without taking part.

Example

The crowd looked on as the firemen battled the blaze.
She looked on silently, not wanting to interfere.

B2General

(idiomatic)To regard or consider something in a specific manner.

Example

Many people look on him as a hero.
They look on the project as a great opportunity.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "look on":

look at look to look upon have a look look over look for look into look through look up look off look back look around check on look down check out keep a lookout look at me have eyes on take a view a good look look down on see out look up and down look like look round see to be on the lookout look ahead seeing to see in look out for someone see that keep an eye open have on search up be on see into try on see things look after go on in sight have one's eye on check through see coming look over one's shoulder