Definitions

look to

VERB

bank on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

believe in bet on build on count on lean on rely on

WEAK

assume be sure about gamble on reckon on stake trust venture wager

VERB

resort

Synonyms

STRONG

address affect apply devote direct employ exercise frequent go haunt recur repair run try turn use utilize visit

WEAK

avail oneself of benefit by bring into play fall back on go to head for make use of put to use recur to refer to take up turn to

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain break halt ignore misuse shun stay stop

WEAK

avoid dodge

VERB

trust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

count on depend on

STRONG

accredit assume expect hope imagine presume suppose surmise take

WEAK

bank on be convinced bet bottom dollar on bet on build on calculate on confide in gamble on have faith in lay money on lean on place confidence in place trust in reckon on rely upon swear by take at face value think likely

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain disbelieve know reject

WEAK

distrust hold keep mistrust

Example Sentences

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The chain has spent the past year assessing its business, with executives looking to change everything from its franchising strategy to how it builds its pizzas.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were looking to go undefeated in AFC West games, and got to 5-0 with an array of understudies, particularly along the offensive line.

From Los Angeles Times

"We are better looking to the single market rather than the customs union for our further alignment," Sir Keir said.

From BBC

Lee, who is meeting with President Xi Jinping on Monday, is looking to boost economic ties with Seoul's largest trading partner.

From Barron's

Reigning slalom world champion Rast looks to have overcome the hip problems that had plagued her since last season just over a month before the Winter Olympics get underway in Milan-Cortina.

From Barron's

look to

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