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Phrasal Verbs with Look: List, Examples & Exercises

Study Phrasal Verbs with Look by level using the links below. You can also find a comprehensive list and the exercises at the bottom of the page.

Phrasal Verbs with Look – Elementary A1-A2

Infographic showing basic phrasal verbs with LOOK for A1–A2 English learners, including look at, look for, look up, look around, look after, and look out, with definitions and example sentences arranged in a circular diagram for easy visual learning on ESL-Inventory.com.
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Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample
look afterNevertake care of someone or somethingShe looks after her younger brother every day.
look aroundNeverexplore a place; examine what is aroundWe looked around the city before choosing a hotel.
look atNeverdirect your eyes toward something; consider somethingLook at this example carefully.
look forNevertry to findI’m looking for my keys.
look outNeverbe carefulLook out! There’s a car coming.
look upPossiblesearch for informationHe looked up the word in the dictionary.

Exercise – Elementary

EXERCISE A1-A2: Phrasal Verbs with Look

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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They are looking _____ a new apartment.

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She looks _____ her younger brother every day.

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He looked _____ the word in the dictionary.

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Please look _____ this example carefully.

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We looked _____ the museum for hours, there were so many interesting things there.

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She looked _____ the picture and smiled.

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Look _____! There’s a bike behind you.

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He looked _____ the restaurant’s address online.

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I’m looking _____ my glasses. Have you seen them?

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Can you look _____ my dog this weekend?

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Phrasal Verbs with Look – Intermediate B1

Infographic explaining intermediate phrasal verbs with LOOK for B1 English learners, including look away, look into, look forward to, look over, look through, and look out for, with meanings and example sentences in a structured circular ESL diagram from ESL-Inventory.
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Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample
look awayNeverturn your eyes awayShe looked away in embarrassment.
look forward toNeverfeel excited about something in the futureI look forward to the holidays every year.
look intoNeverinvestigateThe police are looking into the case.
look out forNeverwatch for danger; protect; take care ofShe always looks out for her younger sister.
look overPossiblequickly examine somethingI’ll look over the proposals before the meeting.
look throughPossiblescan or search quicklyHe looked through the documents to find the file.

Exercise – Intermediate

EXERCISE B1: Phrasal Verbs with Look

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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He looked _____ the document before signing it.

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Always look _____ cars when crossing the street.

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I look _____ seeing you next week.

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The police are looking _____ the accident.

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She looked _____ the magazines at the counter, then picked one to read.

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He looked _____ his notes before the exam.

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We look _____ the holidays every year.

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The company is looking _____ the problem.

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The child looked _____ when the teacher spoke to him.

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She looked _____ the emails to find the message.

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Phrasal Verbs with Look – Upper-Intermediate B2-C1

Advanced infographic of phrasal verbs with LOOK for B2–C1 English learners, including look ahead, look back on, look down on, look in on, look on, look to, look up to, and look someone up, with definitions and example sentences in a professional circular ESL-Inventory.com layout.
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Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample
look aheadNeverthink about and plan for the futureWe must look ahead and prepare.
look back onNeverreflect on the pastShe looks back on her childhood fondly.
look down onNeverconsider someone inferiorHe looks down on people without experience.
look in onNevervisit briefly to check on someoneI’ll look in on my grandmother later today.
look onNeverwatch without helpingThey looked on as the argument continued.
look someone upPossiblevisit someone, often after a long timeI’ll look him up when I visit London.
look toNeverrely on; expect help from; plan/intendWe look to our teachers for guidance.
look up toNeveradmire or respectShe looks up to her older sister.

Exercise – Upper-Intermediate

EXERCISE B2-C1: Phrasal Verbs with Look

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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Many students look _____ their teachers.

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They looked _____ as the two men argued.

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I plan to look him _____ when I visit London.

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She looks  _____ her university years with happiness.

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When he retired, he looked _____ his career proudly.

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We must look _____ and prepare for the future.

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I’ll look _____ my grandmother this evening.

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Good leaders look _____ and anticipate problems.

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He looks _____ people without experience, he judges them too fast.

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We look _____ our parents for advice.

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List of Phrasal Verbs with Look

Here’s a comprehensive list of phrasal verbs with look, their meaning, if they can be split by an object, and an example.

Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample
look afterNevertake care of someone or somethingShe looks after her younger brother every day.
look aheadNeverthink about and plan for the futureWe must look ahead and prepare.
look aroundNeverexplore a place; examine what is aroundWe looked around the city before choosing a hotel.
look atNeverdirect your eyes toward something; consider somethingLook at this example carefully.
look awayNeverturn your eyes awayShe looked away in embarrassment.
look back onNeverreflect on the pastShe looks back on her childhood fondly.
look down onNeverconsider someone inferiorHe looks down on people without experience.
look forNevertry to findI’m looking for my keys.
look forward toNeverfeel excited about something in the futureI look forward to the holidays every year.
look in onNevervisit briefly to check on someoneI’ll look in on my grandmother later today.
look intoNeverinvestigateThe police are looking into the case.
look onNeverwatch without helpingThey looked on as the argument continued.
look outNeverbe carefulLook out! There’s a car coming.
look out forNeverwatch for danger; protect; take care ofShe always looks out for her younger sister.
look overPossiblequickly examine somethingI’ll look over your essay before class.
look someone upPossiblevisit someone, often after a long timeI’ll look him up when I visit London.
look throughPossiblescan or search quicklyHe looked through the documents to find the file.
look toNeverrely on; expect help from; plan/intendWe look to our teachers for guidance.
look upPossiblesearch for informationHe looked up the word in the dictionary.
look up toNeveradmire or respectShe looks up to her older sister.

In the split column you’ll find information about separating them, if it show “always” it means we always split the phrasal verb to add an object. “Possible” means that you can separate it or not. Finally, “never” means we should never separate that phrasal verb.

Phrasal Verbs with Look Exercises

EXERCISE: Phrasal Verbs with Look – Multiple Choice

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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We’re trying to look ______ to next year’s challenges.

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You can look ______ the schedule online.

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Don’t look ______ someone just because they have a different job.

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He looked ______ his bag but couldn’t find his wallet.

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We’re looking ______ someone to join our team.

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Look ______ signs of fatigue when driving.

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She looked ______ the list and made a few changes.

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He looked ______ retiring and spending time with family.

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She looked ______ her sick friend after work.

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Nurses work hard to look ______ their patients.

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EXERCISE: Phrasal Verbs with Look – Fill the blanks

Fill the gaps with the correct phrasal verb particle.

Example: I’m giving ______ some clothes I no longer use.

Hint: to donate

Answer: away

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I promised to look my neighbor’s cat while she’s on holiday.

Hint: take care of

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Children often look firefighters and police officers.

Hint: admire

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I’ve been looking a new apartment for weeks.

Hint: try to find

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I’m really looking the concert this weekend.

Hint: positive anticipation

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The school is looking complaints about bullying.

Hint: investigate

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Look when crossing the road.

Hint: pay attention

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She looked the word in the dictionary.

Hint: search

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When I look that decision, I realize it changed everything.

Hint: reflect on the past

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We’re looking expand our business next year.

Hint: consider

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Bystanders looked as the firefighters rescued the cat.

Hint: just watching

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