2.3.1 See

Use this domain for words related to seeing something (in general or without conscious choice).

Louw Nida Codes:

24A See

What words refer to seeing something?

see, set eyes on, witness, see something with your own eyes, behold, notice, perceive, get an eyeful,

What words refer to seeing something for a very short time?

catch sight of, catch a glimpse of, get a look at,

What words refer to seeing something that you have been looking for?

spot, sight, observe,

What words refer to seeing something with difficulty?

make out, distinguish,

What words refer to the ability to see?

sight, sense of sight, vision, eyesight,

What words refer to someone who sees something?

observer, beholder, witness, eyewitness, onlooker, spectator, viewer,

What words refer to something that is seen?

sight, view, scene, scenery, picture, show, spectacle, vision, vista, panorama,

What words refer to an occasion of seeing?

sight, at first sight, your first sight of,

What words describe how well a person can see?

blind, astigmatism, clear-eyed, clear-sighted, cross-eyed, eyesight, good eyesight, poor eyesight, farsighted, lynx-eyed, myopia, myopic, nearsighted, purblind, sightless, visionless,

What words refer to doing something so that someone can't see?

blindfold, blind, dazzle, block someone's view,

What words describe something that has to do with seeing?

seeing, optic, optical, visual,

2.3.1.1 Look

Use this domain for words that refer to looking at someone or something--to see something because you want to.

What words refer to consciously looking at something?

look, look at, view, observe, eye (v), cast an eye on, watch, take a look at, have a look at,

What words refer to looking at something for a long time or in amazement?

stare, gaze, gape, gawk, peer,

What words refer to looking at something for a short time?

glance, cursory glance, look at briefly, (eyes) flicker over, take a quick look,

What words refer to looking quickly at many things or a large area?

scan, survey, reconnaissance, reconnoiter, look over, eyeball, perusal, peruse, scout, skim, sweep

What words refer to looking at many things over a period of time?

browse, look around, sight-seeing,

What words describe how you look at someone if you don't trust them?

eye, look somebody up and down,

What words describe how you look at a woman if you are sexually attracted to her?

leer, ogle, make eyes at, goggle, peep, admire,

What words describe how you look at something if you are angry or unhappy about it?

glare, scowl, frown, give a dirty look, glower,

What words refer to looking hard at something because it is difficult to see?

squint, peer, crane your neck,

What words refer to looking at something secretly?

peek, peep, take a peep, sneak a look at, snoop around, spy,

What words refer to stopping looking at something and look at something else?

look away, avert your eyes

2.3.1.2 Watch

Use this domain for words that refer to watching someone or something--to look for some time at something that is happening because you are interested in it and want to know what is happening.

What words refer to watching something?

watch, observe, look on, see (a movie),

What words refer to watching something continuously?

not take your eyes off, stand over,

What words refer to watching something so that nothing bad happens?

watch, keep an eye on, observation, monitor,

What words refer to secretly watching something?

watch, keep a watch on, surveillance, observation,

What words refer to someone who is watching?

spectator, viewer, audience, onlooker, observer, lookout,

What words refer to watching something for a long time, but not watching it all the time?

watch, keep an eye,

What words refer to always watching to see if anything bad happens?

alert, watchful, vigilant, keep your eyes peeled, keep your eyes open, look out, keep a lookout for,

2.3.1.3 Examine

Use this domain for words referring to examining--to look carefully at something because you want to learn something about it.

What words refer to examining something?

examine, look at, have a look at, take a look at, analyze, study, inspect, go through, go over, look over, check, check over, scrutinize, look hard at, pore, peer at, focus on, pry,

What words refer to examining someone?

examine, inspect,

What words refer to the act of examining something?

examination, analysis, inspection, check, check-up, study, scrutiny, post mortem,

2.3.1.4 Show, let someone see

Use this domain for words related to showing something to someone so that they can see it--to cause someone to see something.

What words refer to showing something to someone?

show, let someone see, let someone have a look, present, produce, flash,

What words refer to showing something by moving something that has been covering it?

show, expose, reveal,

What words refer to showing something that you are proud of?

show off, flourish, parade, flaunt,

What words refer to showing someone where something is?

show, point out, point to, mark, indicate,

What words refer to showing something to a lot of people?

show, display, put something on show, put something on display, exhibit, be on show, be on display, unveil,

What words refer to an event when something is shown?

show (n), exhibition, display, presentation, showing,

What words refer to what is shown?

display, exhibit,

2.3.1.5 Visible

Use this domain for words related to being able to see something--words that describe something that can be seen, something that cannot be seen, something that is easy to see, or something that is difficult to see.

What words refer to being able to see something?

can see, can make out, catch a glimpse of,

What words refer to not being able to see something?

can't see, can't make out,

What words describe something that can be seen?

visible, show, in view, in sight, seen, show up, perceptible, noticeable, observable, discernible, seeable, distinguishable, perceivable,

What words describe something that cannot be seen?

invisible, lose sight of, unseen, invisibility, imperceptible, indiscernible,

What words describe something that can be easily seen?

clear, distinct, apparent, clear-cut, conspicuous, prominent, stand out, evident, glaring, manifest, obvious, patent, pronounced, unmistakable,

What words describe something that cannot be easily seen?

unclear, not clear, faint, blurred, blur, blurry, barely discernible, dim, inconspicuous, indistinct, obscure, unapparent,

What words refer to how well something can be seen?

clarity, visibility,

What words indicate that something happens where people can see it?

in full view of, in front of, in front of someone's eyes, before someone's eyes, in the open, exposed to view, unhidden, within view,

What words indicate that something happens where people cannot see it?

out of sight, hidden from view, away from people's eyes,

What words refer to something blocking another thing from view?

becloud, befog, block, blot out, cloak, cloud, conceal, cover, eclipse, enshroud, hide, mask, obfuscate, obscure, obstruct, occlude, screen, shroud, veil,

What words describe something that is blocked from view?

beclouded, befogged, blocked, cloaked, concealed, covered, eclipsed, enshrouded, hidden, masked, obscured, screened, shrouded, veiled

2.3.1.5.1 Appear

Use this domain for words referring to something appearing (becoming visible) and disappearing (becoming invisible).

What words refer to something appearing?

appear, become visible, come into view, come into sight, come out, loom, loom up, reappear, surface, materialize, assume visible form, put in an appearance

What words refer to something disappearing?

disappear, vanish, disappear without a trace, vanish into thin air, go missing, go out of sight, fade away, blend into, disappear from sight, dissolve into nothing, be just gone, fade from view, retire from sight, lose sight of

What words refer to the event of something appearing?

appearance,

What words refer to the event of something disappearing?

disappearance,

2.3.1.6 Transparent

Use this domain for words that describe how well you can see through something.

Louw Nida Codes:

79F Transparent

What words describe something that can be seen through?

transparent, clear, see-through, glassy, clear as crystal, crystal clear, show through, unclouded, crystalline, sheer, limpid, vitreous

What words describe something that light shines through but you can't see through clearly?

translucent, frosted, cloudy, clouded, hazy, dim, unclear, vague, foggy, smoky, indistinct, faint, misty, muddy, shadowy, turbid,

What words describe something that cannot be seen through?

opaque, obscure, dark, darkened, impervious-to-light,

2.3.1.7 Reflect, mirror

Use this domain for words related to reflecting light.

What words refer to reflecting light?

reflect, mirror (v),

What words refer to light reflecting off of something?

reflect off, bounce off

What words refer to the image that is reflected?

reflection, mirror image,

What words refer to something that reflects light?

mirror, looking glass, reflector,

What words describe something that reflects light?

reflective,

2.3.1.8 Appearance

Use this domain for words related to how something appears.

Louw Nida Codes:

58B Appearance as an Outward Manifestation of Form

What words refer to the appearance of something?

appearance, look, manifestation,

What words refer to the appearance of someone?

appearance, looks, image, visage, features, countenance, profile,

What words indicate that something looks like another thing?

look like, have the look of, have the appearance of, resemble,

What words indicate that something looks a particular way?

look (good/bad), be (dark/young) in appearance, (good/bad) looking,

What words indicate that a piece of clothing looks good on someone?

suit, look good on, flattering

What words indicate that something looks good with another thing?

go with, set off, match, go together, complement, matching, blend in,

2.3.1.8.1 Beautiful

Use this domain for words describing someone or something that is beautiful--pleasing in appearance,.

Louw Nida Codes:

79D Beautiful, Ugly

What words describe a woman who is beautiful?

beautiful, good-looking, pretty, attractive, striking, handsome, lovely, gorgeous, stunning, ravishing, of great beauty, elegant,

What words describe a man who is beautiful?

good-looking, handsome, attractive, cute, hunky, rugged, striking, gorgeous, be a fine figure of a man, dashing,

What words describe a child who is beautiful?

beautiful, lovely, cute,

What words describe something that is beautiful?

beautiful, attractive, pretty, lovely, gorgeous, splendid, magnificent, stunning, superb, exquisite, elegant, artistic,

What words describe a place that is beautiful?

beautiful, lovely, pretty, scenic, picturesque, magnificent, beauty spot, spectacular,

What words indicate that something is done in a beautiful way?

beautifully, prettily, attractively, exquisitely,

What words refer to the quality of being beautiful?

beauty, looks, good looks,

What words refer to making something beautiful?

beautify, spruce up,

What words describe something or someone that is neither beautiful nor ugly?

plain, average, ordinary,

2.3.1.8.2 Ugly

Use this domain for words describing someone or something that is ugly--not pleasing in appearance.

Louw Nida Codes:

79D Beautiful, Ugly

What words describe someone who is not good looking?

not good-looking, plain, homely, not much to look at, unattractive,

What words describe someone who is very ugly?

ugly, hideous, repulsive, grotesque, unsightly,

What words describe something that is ugly?

ugly, hideous, revolting, unattractive, unsightly,

What words refer to something that is ugly?

eyesore, monstrosity, blot on the landscape,

What words indicate that something is done in an ugly way?

rude, uncomely, uncouth, ungainly, ungraceful, unseemly,

What words refer to the quality of being ugly?

ugliness,

What words refer to making something ugly?

contort, deface, disfigure, distort, mar, misshape,

What words describe the face of a person who is bad?

contorted, cunning, hard-featured, rough,

2.3.1.9 Something used to see

Use this domain for words referring to glasses and other things people use to help them see.

What words refer to things people use to help them see better?

lens, eyepiece, optical instrument, prism, sight, gun sight, bomb sight, scope, viewer

What words refer to glasses?

glasses, eyeglasses, corrective lenses, contact lens, bifocals, spectacles, specs, monocle,

What things do people use to see small things?

microscope, magnifying glass, magnifier,

What things do people use to see things far away?

telescope, binoculars, field glass,

What things do people use to protect their eyes?

sunglasses, dark glasses, goggles,

What do these things do?

enlarge, reflect, focus