have a look

/ˌhæv ə ˈlʊk/
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To look at something, often briefly.

Examples

  • Come and have a look at this photo.
  • Can I have a look at the map?
  • The mechanic had a look at the engine.
  • I will have a look before I decide.
  • Did you have a look at the report I sent?

Similar words

have a peek
take a look

Meanings

Look or examine

daily life
neutral
To look at or examine something, often briefly or in response to a request.

Examples

  • Can I have a look at the map?
  • The mechanic had a look at the engine.
  • Come and have a look at this photo.
  • I will have a look before I decide.
  • Did you have a look at the report I sent?

Similar words

Etymology

Have combines with look, an act of seeing, to present looking as a short action.

FAQ

What does have a look mean?

It means to look at or examine something, often for a short time.

When is have a look used?

It is used when someone asks to see something or offers to inspect it.

How is have a look different from take a look?

Have a look and take a look are close in meaning. The former is especially common in British English.

How is have a look used in a sentence?

It is usually followed by at, as in “have a look at the map”.

Is have a look formal?

It is informal to neutral and common in conversation.

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