Look vs. Investigate — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Look and Investigate
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Look
To employ one's sight, especially in a given direction or on a given object
Looking out the window.
Looked at the floor.
Investigate
Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth
Police are investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang
Look
To search
We looked all afternoon but could not find it.
Investigate
To observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically
Investigate a crime.
Investigate ways to use less energy.
Investigate whether the virus is contagious.
Look
To turn one's glance or gaze
Looked to the right.
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Investigate
To make a detailed inquiry or systematic examination.
Look
To turn one's attention; attend
Looked to his neglected guitar during vacation.
Looked at the evidence.
Investigate
(transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
To investigate the causes of natural phenomena
Look
To turn one's expectations
Looked to us for a solution.
Investigate
(transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
To investigate an unsolved murder
Look
To seem or appear to be
Look morose.
Investigate
(intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.
Look
To face in a specified direction
The cottage looks on the river.
Investigate
To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena.
Look
To turn one's eyes on
Looked him in the eye.
Investigate
To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.
Look
To convey by one's expression
Looked annoyance at the judge.
Looked his devotion to me.
Investigate
Investigate scientifically;
Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese
Look
To have an appearance of conformity with
He looks his age. She dressed up to look the part.
Investigate
Conduct an inquiry or investigation of;
The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
Inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
Look
To appear to be
Looked the fool in one version of the story.
Look
The act or instance of looking
I took just one look and I was sure.
Look
A gaze or glance expressive of something
Gave her a mournful look.
Look
Appearance or aspect
A look of great age.
Look
Looks Physical appearance, especially when pleasing.
Look
A distinctive, unified manner of dress or fashion
The preferred look for this fall.
Look
To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.
Look
(intransitive) As an intransitive verb, often with "at".
They kept looking at me.
Don’t look in the closet.
Look
As a transitive verb, often in the relative clause as direct object.}}
Look what you did to him!
Look who's back!
Look
To appear, to seem.
It looks as if it’s going to rain soon.
Our new boss looks to be a lot more friendly.
Look
(copulative) To give an appearance of being.
That painting looks nice.
Look
To search for, to try to find.
Look
To face or present a view.
The hotel looks over the valleys of the HinduKush.
Look
To expect or anticipate.
I look to each hour for my lover’s arrival.
Look
(transitive) To express or manifest by a look.
Look
To make sure of, to see to.
Look
To show oneself in looking.
Look out of the window [i.e. lean out] while I speak to you.
Look
To look at; to turn the eyes toward.
Look
To seek; to search for.
Look
To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence.
To look down opposition
Look
(baseball) To look at a pitch as a batter without swinging at it.
The fastball caught him looking.
Clem Labine struck Mays out looking at his last at bat.
It's unusual for Mays to strike out looking. He usually takes a cut at it.
Look
Pay attention.
Look, I'm going to explain what to do, so you have to listen closely.
Look
The action of looking; an attempt to see.
Let’s have a look under the hood of the car.
Look
(often plural) Physical appearance, visual impression.
She got her mother’s looks.
I don’t like the look of the new design.
Look
A facial expression.
He gave me a dirty look.
If looks could kill ...
Look
To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; - with various prepositions, often in a special or figurative sense. See Phrases below.
Look
To direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action.
Look
To seem; to appear; to have a particular appearance; as, the patient looks better; the clouds look rainy.
It would look more like vanity than gratitude.
Observe how such a practice looks in another person.
Look
To have a particular direction or situation; to face; to front.
The inner gate that looketh to north.
The east gate . . . which looketh eastward.
Look
In the imperative: see; behold; take notice; take care; observe; - used to call attention.
Look, how much we thus expel of sin, so much we expel of virtue.
Look that ye bind them fast.
Look if it be my daughter.
Look
To show one's self in looking, as by leaning out of a window; as, look out of the window while I speak to you. Sometimes used figuratively.
My toes look through the overleather.
Look
To await the appearance of anything; to expect; to anticipate.
Looking each hour into death's mouth to fall.
Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth.
My subject does not oblige me to look after the water, or point forth the place where to it is now retreated.
The bishops thereat repined, and looked black.
Her friends would look on her the worse.
I looked on Virgil as a succinct, majestic writer.
I'll be a candleholder, and look on.
Look
To look at; to turn the eyes toward.
Look
To seek; to search for.
Looking my love, I go from place to place.
Look
To expect.
Look
To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition.
A spirit fit to start into an empire,And look the world to law.
Look
To express or manifest by a look.
Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again.
Look
The act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; - often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a look.
Threw many a northward look to see his fatherBring up his powers; but he did long in vain.
Look
Expression of the eyes and face; manner; as, a proud or defiant look.
Up ! up! my friends, and clear your looks.
Look
Appearance; aspect; as, the house has a gloomy look; the affair has a bad look.
Pain, disgrace, and poverty have frighted looks.
There was something that reminded me of Dante's Hell in the look of this.
Look
The expression on a person's face;
A sad expression
A look of triumph
An angry face
Look
The act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually;
He went out to have a look
His look was fixed on her eyes
He gave it a good looking at
His camera does his looking for him
Look
Physical appearance;
I don't like the looks of this place
Look
The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people;
The feel of the city excited him
A clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
It had the smell of treason
Look
Perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards;
She looked over the expanse of land
Look at your child!
Look--a deer in the backyard!
Look
Give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect;
She seems to be sleeping
This appears to be a very difficult problem
This project looks fishy
They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
Look
Have a certain outward or facial expression;
How does she look?
The child looks unhappy
She looked pale after the surgery
Look
Search or seek;
We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest
Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
Look
Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to;
The house looks north
My backyard look onto the pond
The building faces the park
Look
Take charge of or deal with;
Could you see about lunch?
I must attend to this matter
She took care of this business
Look
Convey by one's expression;
She looked her devotion to me
Look
Look forward to the probable occurrence of;
We were expecting a visit from our relatives
She is looking to a promotion
He is waiting to be drafted
Look
Accord in appearance with;
You don't look your age!
Look
Have faith or confidence in;
You can count on me to help you any time
Look to your friends for support
You can bet on that!
Depend on your family in times of crisis
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