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Definition of look at phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

look at

phrasal verb
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look at something
  1. to examine something closely
    • Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it.
    • I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet.
    • Look at the machine quite carefully before you buy it.
  2. to think about, consider or study something
    • The company is looking at ways to reduce waste.
    • The implications of the new law will need to be looked at.
    • Now is the time to look again at these arguments.
  3. to view or consider something in a particular way
    • Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand.
See look at in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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