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 also considered safe to use by the FDA, as long as it is not used in excess.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But consider this: Countries have had criminal laws against murder and robbery for thousands of years, yet these crimes are still committed.
    Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of consider
Verb
  • The World Travel Awards are often regarded as the Oscars of the travel industry, and earning this title repeatedly demonstrates Guide to Iceland’s consistency in delivering top-tier services.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Police are asking anyone with information regarding these two attacks to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of regard
Verb
  • Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of call
Verb
  • And to view this newsletter in your browser, click here.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Because of its effectiveness, the polio vaccine is typically viewed as one of the greatest public-health achievements of the 20th century.
    Dr. Hannah Wunsch, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of view
Verb
  • In his last five full starts (not counting the one in which he was injured), Mrázek has given up five, four, five, four and six goals.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Political scientists are generally wary of studying individual actors, preferring to focus on what can be counted and aggregated.
    Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of count
Verb
  • Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian oil tanker believed to have crossed over the area at the time of the disruption.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Analysts believe forms of crypto could see a game-changing year in 2025.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of believe
Verb
  • Across generations, 48% of women reported feeling stressed and anxious about their finances in comparison to 38% of men.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
  • His connection with Berluti felt a little more effortless.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of feel
Verb
  • The analyst thinks the stock has run too far, and the risks aren’t reflected in the price.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Many economists think this predicament is best addressed via a weaker yuan.
    William Pesek, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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 20 Jan. 2025.

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