look to

The phrase 'look to' is a versatile phrasal verb used in various contexts, often implying reliance, expectation, or planning.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To rely on someone for help or advice.

Example

During tough times, many people look to their friends for support.
She always looks to her mentor for career guidance.

B2General

(common)To expect something to happen in the future.

Example

We look to see improvements in the project by next month.
They look to achieve their goals by the end of the year.

B2General

(common)To consider or plan ways to improve or solve something.

Example

The company is looking to expand its market reach.
We need to look to new methods for increasing efficiency.

Similar

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

look on look for look at look into look through see to turn to look over have a look seeing to look up look ahead look back look upon look around look out for someone keep a lookout look for trouble check out look after look down look off have eyes on look up and down look like look round attend to see out be on the lookout take to check into go to lean towards a good look