General Synonyms:
* Gaze: To look steadily at something.
* Glance: To look briefly or quickly.
* See: To perceive something with the eyes.
* Observe: To watch something carefully.
* Behold: To see something impressive or remarkable.
* Survey: To examine something thoroughly.
* Scan: To examine something quickly.
* Scrutinize: To examine something carefully for details.
* Peer: To look closely, often with difficulty.
More Specific Synonyms:
* Staring: To look at something fixedly, often with intensity.
* Glowering: To look at someone angrily.
* Sneaking a peek: To look at something secretly or quickly.
* Glimpsing: To catch a brief view of something.
* Scoping out: To look at something carefully, often with the intention of finding something specific.
* Eyeing: To look at something with interest or suspicion.
Figurative Language:
* Catch a glimpse of: To see something briefly.
* Take a gander at: To look at something casually.
* Get a peek at: To see something briefly or secretly.
* Cast an eye over: To examine something quickly.
The best word to use depends on the context and the specific meaning you want to convey.