To look in the face
(gcide) | Look \Look\, v. t.
1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward.
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2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.]
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Looking my love, I go from place to place.
--Spenser.
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3. To expect. [Obs.] --Shak.
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4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as,
to look down opposition.
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A spirit fit to start into an empire,
And look the world to law. --Dryden.
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5. To express or manifest by a look.
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Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again.
--Byron.
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To look daggers. See under Dagger.
To look in the face, to face or meet with boldness or
confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat.
To look out, to seek for; to search out; as, prudent
persons look out associates of good reputation.
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