Look on
verb
To watch something happen without getting involved.
The crowd could only look on as the building was consumed in flames.
Often appears as...
- look on in horror
- look on in disbelief
verb
To consider or regard in a specific way.
She looks on this mistake as a learning opportunity.
Often appears as...
- look on as a chance
- look on as an opportunity
verb
To watch something happen without getting involved.
The crowd could only look on as the building was consumed in flames.
Often appears as...
- look on in horror
- look on in disbelief
verb
To consider or regard in a specific way.
She looks on this mistake as a learning opportunity.
Often appears as...
- look on as a chance
- look on as an opportunity
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Passive Involvement
Used when observing but not actively participating in an event.
The coach had to look on as his team lost the match.
Pro Tip 2/3Impotence Feeling
Reflects a sense of helplessness or inability to influence the situation.
Firefighters could only look on as the fire spread quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Highlights emotional detachment from the ongoing events.
He could look on with a cool head while others panicked.
Pro Tip 1/3Passive Involvement
Used when observing but not actively participating in an event.
The coach had to look on as his team lost the match.
Pro Tip 2/3Impotence Feeling
Reflects a sense of helplessness or inability to influence the situation.
Firefighters could only look on as the fire spread quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Highlights emotional detachment from the ongoing events.
He could look on with a cool head while others panicked.
Pro Tip 1/3Passive Involvement
Used when observing but not actively participating in an event.
The coach had to look on as his team lost the match.
Pro Tip 2/3Impotence Feeling
Reflects a sense of helplessness or inability to influence the situation.
Firefighters could only look on as the fire spread quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Highlights emotional detachment from the ongoing events.
He could look on with a cool head while others panicked.
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