outlook

From out- +‎ look.

• IPA^(key): /ˈaʊtlʊk/

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outlook (plural outlooks)

1. A place from which something can be viewed.

   Synonym: overlook

   Perched on the edge of the cliff was a hidden outlook.

2. The view from such a place.
3. An attitude or point of view.

   Synonyms: attitude, opinion, point of view, viewpoint

   He has a positive outlook on life.

4. Expectation for the future.

   Synonyms: expectation, prognosis, prospect

   The outlook for temperature rises is worrying.

outlook (third-person singular simple present outlooks, present participle outlooking, simple past and past participle outlooked)

1. (transitive) To face down; to outstare.
   • Shakespeare

     To outlook conquest, and to win renown.

2. To inspect throughly; to select.

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