look into
investigate
to try to find out more about something or discover the truth about it, usually by examining it carefully.
The manager promised to look into the complaint as soon as possible.
"look" — same verb, different meanings · Part 2 of 2
Phrasal verbs built on "look" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
look
into
look intoto try to find out more about something or discover the truth about it, usually by examining it carefully.The manager promised to look into the complaint as soon as possible.
out
look outTo pay attention and be careful to avoid danger or problems.Look out! There's a car coming.
out for
look out forto pay attention to something or someone so you notice it when it appears or happensWhen you cross the street, always look out for cars.
over
look overTo quickly check or review something, usually to find mistakes or get a general idea.I need to look over my essay before I hand it in.
up
look upTo try to find information about something, usually in a book, online, or in a list.If you don't know the word, you can look it up in the dictionary.
up to
look up toTo admire or respect someone, often because of their achievements or character.I've always looked up to my older sister because she's so hardworking.
look out
be careful or watchful
To pay attention and be careful to avoid danger or problems.
Look out! There's a car coming.
look out for
watch for
to pay attention to something or someone so you notice it when it appears or happens
When you cross the street, always look out for cars.
look over
examine quickly
To quickly check or review something, usually to find mistakes or get a general idea.
I need to look over my essay before I hand it in.
look up
search for information
To try to find information about something, usually in a book, online, or in a list.
If you don't know the word, you can look it up in the dictionary.
look up to
admire or respect someone
To admire or respect someone, often because of their achievements or character.
I've always looked up to my older sister because she's so hardworking.