From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishlook to somebody/something phrasal verb1 DEPEND ON/RELY ONto depend on someone to provide help, advice etc for We look to you for support.look to somebody to do something They’re looking to the new manager to make the company profitable.2 TRY TO DO OR GET somethingINTENDto pay attention to something, especially in order to improve it We must look to our defences. → look→ See Verb table
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look for• Why is Moochie Norris some one the Rockets are looking to go to for a big basket at crunch time?• However, as we saw, this type of personality hangs on to others, looking to them for affirmation and praise.• During the seventeenth century many artists became involved in colour-theory and many theorists of colour looked to painting for enlightenment.• According to him, greedy business people often looked to the government for help in maintaining their position.• Karen Lansdown picks out her favourites Heaven sent Look to the skies for stunning accessories.• He looks to Ro for support.• Ina and Jason Dungjen look to be second for the third straight time. 