1. To direct your eyes towards something:
* "Look at that beautiful sunset!"
* "He looked at me with surprise."
2. To examine something carefully:
* "The doctor looked at the X-rays."
* "Can you look at this document and tell me what's wrong?"
3. To consider something:
* "We need to look at all the options before making a decision."
* "Let's look at the pros and cons of this plan."
4. To show disapproval or criticism:
* "She looked at him with disgust."
* "I can't believe you would look at me like that!"
5. To show interest or attention:
* "He looked at her with admiration."
* "I'm looking at buying a new car."
The meaning of "look at" can also be influenced by the preposition that follows it. For example:
* "Look at me" means to pay attention to the speaker.
* "Look at the book" means to direct your eyes towards the book.
* "Look at the problem" means to consider the problem.
It's important to consider the context when interpreting the meaning of "look at."