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Hi, dear students! I\'m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Speaking English is way easier when you use the right material and techniques.

\\u2028Let\\u2019s talk again about the repetitive use of the word "look." Seriously, you gotta\\xa0stop using the word "look"\\xa0all the time. There are many more words that you can use instead. I will help you to choose the right one depending on the context.\\xa0

Therefore, today, I will continue to enrich your vocabulary and help you to sound more like a native English speaker.\\xa0

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Ok! Let\'s learn some new words that replace the word "look."
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#1) To watch
We\\u2019ll start with the word "to watch."
\\u2028Many students confuse "watch" with "see," so I will take a closer look at the difference between these two terms.

Two weeks ago, in episode #108, we saw that we use "see" to express the ability to discern visually. You are aware of your surroundings by using your eyes.\\u2028
We use the term "watch" when we observe something happening in front of us or on television, for example.\\xa0
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However, we don\\u2019t need to participate in what we see actively.

Examples:
"Last night, I\\xa0watched\\xa0TV until 2 am."
\\xa0"As a kid, I always liked to\\xa0watch\\xa0a plane take off.
\\xa0"My friend Rachel and I\\xa0watched\\xa0a movie last night."

\\u2028#2) To view

We continue now with "view."
For instance, you can\\xa0view\\xa0a presentation or a movie.

But if we want to be specific, we\'ll use "view" mostly when we\'re looking at something up close and examining it.

Examples:
"Before you buy a property, make sure to\\xa0view\\xa0it a few times."
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\\xa0"We\\u2019re excited\\xa0to view\\xa0your summer collection."
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\\xa0\\xa0"I normally\\xa0view\\xa0situations objectively, especially when it comes to business."
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\\xa0#3) To Spot

We can use the word to spot literally or figuratively.
\\u2028And what happens when you find something?

When you find something you are looking for, we can say that you have\\xa0spotted\\xa0it.

For example, you may\\xa0spot\\xa0a stain on a shirt.

Examples:
"I know him so well that I could\\xa0spot\\xa0him even among a large crowd."

"I\\u2019m not sure if it\\u2019s easy to\\xa0spot\\xa0a cheap imitation."

"Unfortunately, you failed to\\xa0spot\\xa0the error. "

\\u2028\\xa0#4) To Stare
\\xa0Another word you could use in order to replace "look" is "stare."
\\u2028"Stare" is similar to "glare,"\\xa0but we don\\u2019t necessarily use it in a negative situation.
For example, when you have a crush on someone, you might spend all day\\xa0staring\\xa0at them.\\xa0

And if you have a pet, you might have already noticed how they stare at you whenever they are hungry.

Examples:
"Stop\\xa0staring\\xa0at me like that! You\'re making me uncomfortable."

"We all\\xa0stared\\xa0at the beautiful girl next door."

"If you want to\\xa0stare\\xa0at him, at least don\'t make it so self-evident."
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#5) To inspect
When you "inspect" something, you take an active role in examining something. Let\'s say that you\\xa0inspect\\xa0a house before you buy it. You can also\\xa0inspect\\xa0your friend\'s house, to get some decorating ideas.

\\xa0Example:
"You must\\xa0inspect\\xa0the vehicle before you purchase it."
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#6) To gaze
This is another word you can use to replace the word "look."
We use the word "gaze" when we are admiring something or someone.
When you "gaze," you usually look at someone/something for a long time.

Examples:
"Rachel\\xa0gazed\\xa0at Tom with admiration as he spoke."

"Bobby spends hours\\xa0gazing\\xa0out the window, waiting for his dad to come home."

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