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onlook.

The act of looking on (something); observation.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The act of looking on (something); observation.

  2. That which is looked at, regarded, or considered.

  3. One's perspective or outlook.

    rare
Where this word comes from

From on- + look. Compare Old English onlēċ (“onlook, consideration, regard”).

verb
  1. To look on or look at; watch; observe; view; regard.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From on- + look. Compare Old English onlōcian.

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