look (on or upon)

verb

Definition of look (on or upon)next
as in to consider
to think of in a particular way you could call the comment mean-spirited, but I do not look on it that way at all

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look (on or upon)
  1. consider
  2. regard
  3. call
  4. view
  5. count
  6. believe
  7. feel
  8. think
Verb
  • It is considered District 6 for political reasons, but it is only remotely connected to that area.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Reflection in the sky with diamonds As climate change takes more of a toll on Earth, scientists are considering methods to cool the atmosphere.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Discipline regarding health and financial matters will be necessary.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of regard
Verb
  • Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.
    Lisa DeSantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.
    Hartford Courant, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of call
Verb
  • Military gear was on display in the exhibition hall where it was viewed by Sergei Shoigu, reported state media outlet the Global Times.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The holiday display typically runs from November through January, with holiday shoppers and tourists often viewing the light display in conjunction with the nearby Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of view
Verb
  • No voting by email: Votes by email and after 5 p.m. Wednesday are not counted.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Those tallies could change as ballots set aside for curing and other remaining votes are counted.
    Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of count
Verb
  • In the future, researchers believe similar dating methodologies could one day be applied to not just other meteorites, but planets.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • But human rights groups believe the real toll to be far greater, with thousands more users and small-time peddlers killed in mysterious circumstances by unknown assailants.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of believe
Verb
  • Purdy, however, felt McCaffrey’s impact was obvious.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Things immediately feel amiss the moment the Sisters first meet their charming tormentor.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is one of the world’s most famous and beloved cheeses, yet its birthplace is rarely one of the first places that people think of when planning a trip to Italy.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Not everyone thinks the jokes are funny, of course.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of think
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“Look (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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