outlook

out·look (o̵ut′lo̵ok′)

noun

Point of view
scope, vision, standpoint; see viewpoint.
Apparent future
probability, prospect, likelihood, possibility, expectation, chances, opportunity, promise, appearances, probable future, openings, normal course of events, probabilities, risk, mathematical chances, law of averages; see also forecast.

Preposition: on

life: Exercise has made a change to her outlook on life.

Converse of object

enjoy: Located on the edge of the village, The Old School enjoys a pleasant outlook to the front across open farmland.
transform: Wimber himself campaigns for a perception change, transforming the outlook from historic Christianity to Eastern mysticism.
adopt: We recognize that many rank-and-file soldiers and police will have adopted the outlook and identify politically with the ruling class.
boast: The smaller double bedroom boasts a lovely outlook onto the leafy suburbs of the town as does the children's bunk bedded room.
reflect: Even the children's names reflect the same outlook.
maintain: The book maintains an upbeat outlook with the cartoon dinosaurs.

Adjective modifier

optimistic: This is effective in restoring an optimistic outlook about the future.
bleak: But, after three years Initiative at the Edge support, the bleak outlook has swung bright.
pessimistic: This pessimistic outlook resulted in there being much less research into Down's syndrome over the next 15 to 20 year period.
positive: He was having trouble keeping a positive outlook on things.
gloomy: So, are commentators right to paint a gloomy outlook for mediation?
near-term: Monetary statistics are available more rapidly than most other economic data and provide early information on the near-term economic outlook.

Modifies a noun

folder: It contains all the default Outlook folders and any subfolders you create.

Noun used with modifier

groundwater: With the expectation of a long winter recharge season - and given rainfall in the normal range - the groundwater resources outlook is good.
inflation: The existing imbalances pose risks also to the inflation outlook.
trading: Trading outlook The Board is particularly pleased with the performance of its gaming portal business, which is delivering rapid organic growth and profits.

Preposition: for

remainder: The outlook for the remainder of the year is good.
inflation: Is there ' news ' for the outlook for inflation?
economy: Despite the gloomy backdrop the outlook for the economy and earnings is slowly moving in the right direction.

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