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Meaning of the word "look to" in English

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look to

US /lʊk tuː/
UK /lʊk tuː/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to hope or expect to get something from someone

Example:
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We look to our leaders for guidance.
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The company looks to expand into new markets next year.
Synonym:
expect hope for rely on depend on aim to
2.

to consider or deal with something

Example:
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We need to look to the future and plan accordingly.
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The committee will look to the new regulations for guidance.
Synonym:
consider address attend to focus on turn to
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look look into look for look on look at look in on look up to