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outlook

//ˈaʊtˌlʊk//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Forms

Plural
outlooks

Definitions

  1. 1.A place from which something can be viewed.

    • Perched on the edge of the cliff was a hidden outlook.
  2. 2.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.
  3. 3.An attitude or point of view.

    • He has a positive outlook on life.
  4. 4.Expectation for the future.

    • The outlook for temperature rises is worrying.

Frequency

Overall

Rare· #4680

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
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Academic
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Literature
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Etymology

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Proto-Indo-European *úd

Proto-Germanic *ūt

Proto-Germanic *ūt-

Old English ūt-

Middle English ut-

English out-

Proto-West Germanic *lōkōn

Old English lōcian

Middle English loken

English look

English outlook

From out- + look.

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