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 offer kicks off a new round of consolidation in the country's banking sector, as firms look to bulk up for competing on a European scale.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Markets look to be concentrating on hopes of a peace deal rather than signs of tension in Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

To support the $1.77 trillion valuation Elon Musk’s SpaceX is targeting in its initial public offering, bankers are telling investors to look to the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The new head coach will certainly look to build a strong relationship with fans - counting that rapport as important as results on the pitch.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

We pass a group of young soldiers who look to be Jakob’s age.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

look to

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