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looking at

Definitions of looking at
  1. noun
    the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
    synonyms: look, looking
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    types:
    coup d'oeil, gander, glance, glimpse
    a quick look
    scrutiny
    a prolonged intense look
    peek, peep
    a secret look
    squint
    the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
    stare
    a fixed look with eyes open wide
    evil eye
    a look that is believed to have the power of inflicting harm
    rubber-necking, sightseeing
    going about to look at places of interest
    observance, observation, watching
    the act of observing; taking a patient look
    lookout, outlook
    the act of looking out
    sight, survey, view
    the act of looking or seeing or observing
    dekko
    British slang for a look
    eye-beaming
    a radiant glance of the eye
    side-glance, side-look
    a glance sideways
    gaze, regard
    a long fixed look
    glare, glower
    an angry stare
    contemplation
    a long and thoughtful observation
    gape
    a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
    monitoring
    the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it)
    sighting
    the act of observing
    stargazing
    observation of the stars
    eyeful
    a full view; a good look
    type of:
    perception, sensing
    becoming aware of something via the senses
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