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
  • As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.
    Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • At least 1 inch of snowfall is considered to be a White Christmas.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Tom Morello has been regarded as a rock god for decades.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The dependable brilliance of Vinicius Jr Vinicius Junior is regarded as Real Madrid’s most decisive player this season — both inside and outside the club.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of regard
Verb
  • Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of call
Verb
  • Resilience inspires confidence in your team and creates a culture that views challenges as opportunities.
    Jason Walker, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of view
Verb
  • And while the extra hour of sleep was appreciated on Nov. 3, many are counting down the days for the sun to set later at night.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That number doesn’t account for teams that had first-round byes, and teams that had multiple semifinalists were counted only once.
    Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of count
Verb
  • Honest behavior also means understanding your surroundings, such as how your actions are affected by what others believe and how your words are perceived by the audience.
    Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • If the report is true, the 49ers will have to make some serious decisions regarding Purdy, who many believed was San Francisco's next franchise quarterback.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of believe
Verb
  • Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk felt his death was the ideal way to conclude Season 2.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Blocking the sun can lower how hot a person feels by 36 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
    The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of feel
Verb
  • She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The holiday is thought to celebrate the sun's return and the land's rebirth as days begin to get longer after the longest night of the year.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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