LOOK
observe, see
look at
by coincidence, by chance
happen to
i.e. "We happened to be at the same restaurant at the same time."
Verb tense for either actions in the present moment or in the future
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
investigate
look into
very probable, highly likely, almost certain to occur
be bound to
i.e. "My boss is bound to call me at soe point during the day."
Verb tense used for past actions in which the time of the action is not mentioned.
PRESENT PERFEFCT
take care of
look after
if; only if
as long as
i.e. "I´ll pay for lunch as long as you pay for dinner. Agreed?"
Verb tense(s) for past actions in which the time of the action is mentioned.
PAST SIMPLE
PAST CONTINUOUS
disdain, scorn, underestimate
look down on
wish, impossible desire
if only
i.e. "If only I had enough money to buy a new computer (but I don´t have enough money)."
Verb tense(s) for an action that started in the past but the action continues to the present moment.
PRESENT PERFECT
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
review, revise, check
look over / through
not able or impossible to avoid
can´t help
i.e. "I can´t help singing that catchy song."
Verb tense for actions which repeat or have a frequency
PRESENT SIMPLE