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gaze |
to look intently. [1/2 definitions] |
investigate |
to look into carefully and closely so as to learn the facts; examine. |
look in |
to look into a room or building to make sure that a person, thing, or situation is all right, (often fol. by "on"). |
peep1 |
to look in a playful or curious manner. [1/5 definitions] |
snoop |
to look into others' affairs or possessions in a secret way. [1/2 definitions] |
stare |
to look in a steady, fixed way, with the eyes open wide. [1/2 definitions] |
wild-eyed |
having a terrified, very agitated, angry, or deranged look in the eyes. [1/2 definitions] |
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