outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/verb 5noun 5forms 3 verb5 •(no longer used) To look at (someone) so long or intently that they look away; to win or prevail over (someone or something).[...] I drew this gallant head of war, And cull’d these fiery spirits from the world, To outlook conquest and to win renown Even in the jaws of danger and of death. — 1596 •(literary, no longer used) To face or look in an outward direction.… marke his colour and his shape, that is to say, a comely well proportioned head, with an outlooking eye, good well raised shoulders, and a thicke large breast … — 1610 •(no longer used) To be more attractive than (someone or something).Nobody’s equipage outlooked ours except my Lord Lieutenant’s, but in every respect I must say Mrs. Clayton outshines her neighbours … — 1731 •(no longer used) To look beyond (something).[...] to fit minds to so even a temper, that both should round the same circle, and never out-look the Horizon of their reciprocal Interest, is a work altogether impossible. — 1680 •(no longer used) To inspect throughly; to select.Away to the Brook, All your Tackle out look, Here’s a day that is worth a year’s wishing; See that all things be right, For ’tis a very spight To want tools when a man goes a fishing. — 1689 noun5 •The view from such a place.Fully air-conditioned and fluorescently lit, it is strikingly decorated and there is a magnificent outlook through the wide windows. — 1960 •An attitude or point of view.He has a positive outlook on life. •Expectation for the future.The outlook for temperature rises is worrying. •A place from which something can be viewed.Perched on the edge of the cliff was a hidden outlook. •(Hong-Kong, informal) look; appearanceWell, first impression strikes. The other half must be somewhat attractive on the outlook to capture you attention ...... how else would you noptice^([sic]) his/her existance?^([sic]) Agree? — 1996 formsoutlooked · outlooking · outlooks
