English Synonyms for Look, Watch, See

Are you looking for a synonym to replace the word look? Well, to look in general means, to direct your eyes towards someone or something. This is an active process, unless you close your eyes. It is usually accompanied by an increased attention to the subject you are looking at. And thus, some of the words used for look, emphasize this inherent activity of consciously observing and/or mentally processing surrounding circumstances. These substitutions come in handy, so do not hesitate to replace this fairly ordinary looking word with one of its more mind-boggling relatives.