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Vocabulary Entry
look-up
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A search for information, particularly in a reference source.
Example Sentences
"I did a quick look-up in the dictionary to find the meaning of the word."
"The look-up revealed that the term was first used in the 1800s."
"For my research paper, I need to do a thorough look-up on the topic."
V
verb
To search for information or to find something by checking a reference.
Example Sentences
"I need to look up the address of the restaurant before we go."
"She decided to look up the history of the place online."
"Can you look up the time of the next train?"
A
adjective
Relating to or suggesting a positive or hopeful outlook.
Example Sentences
"He has a look-up attitude that inspires everyone around him."
"We should keep a look-up perspective even in challenging times."
"Her look-up demeanor made the meeting much more enjoyable."