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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Monday’s ISM report on services sector activity in June could also attract heightened interest as investors look to see whether the U.S. economy is continuing to display signs of strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

But, more measured possession in a similar fashion to how DR Congo started the game against England might be a tactic Tuchel's side could look to borrow for their next match.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

A looming concern is that Japan could look to proceed with a currency intervention to prop up its economy during the U.S.’s Fourth of July holiday.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

It’s still early, but that doesn’t look to be the case.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

I look to Dad, but he just stares at the flyer and rubs his empty wrist.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

look to

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