PEEK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PEEK?

Need another word that means the same as “peek”? Find 44 synonyms and 30 related words for “peek” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Peek” are: glance, glint, peep, have a peep, have a peek, take a secret look, spy, take a sly look, take a stealthy look, sneak a look, cast a brief look, look hurriedly, look, peer, appear, appear partly, appear slowly, show, come into sight, come into view, make an appearance, put in an appearance, present itself, present oneself, become visible, emerge, issue, peer out, surface, loom, show its face, show one's face, come to light, spring up, pop up, secret look, sneaky look, glimpse, brief look, quick look

Peek as a Noun

Definitions of "Peek" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “peek” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A secret look.
• A quick or furtive look.

Synonyms of "Peek" as a noun (9 Words)

brief look	A condensed written summary or abstract.
glance	A stroke with the bat’s face turned slantwise to deflect the ball slightly. I stole a glance at John.
glimpse	A momentary or partial view. During the interview he offered a behind the scenes glimpse of television.
look	An expression of a feeling or thought by looking. He went out to have a look.
peep	A momentary or partial view of something. Black curls and a peep of gold earring.
peer	A nobleman duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron who is a member of the British peerage.
quick look	Any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail.
secret look	Something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on.
sneaky look	The feelings expressed on a person’s face.

Usage Examples of "Peek" as a noun

• She sneaked a peek at the map.

Peek as a Verb

Definitions of "Peek" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “peek” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Look quickly or furtively.
• Throw a glance at; take a brief look at.
• Protrude slightly so as to be just visible.

Synonyms of "Peek" as a verb (35 Words)

appear	Come into being or existence or appear on the scene. Did your latest book appear yet.
appear partly	Come into sight or view.
appear slowly	Come into being or existence, or appear on the scene.
become visible	Undergo a change or development.
cast a brief look	Select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet.
come into sight	Reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress.
come into view	Reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress.
come to light	Happen as a result.
emerge	Recover from or survive a difficult situation. The economy has started to emerge from recession.
glance	Throw a glance at take a brief look at. Ginny glanced at her watch.
glint	Be shiny, as if wet. His eyes glinted angrily.
have a peek	Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
have a peep	Have sex with; archaic use.
issue	Make out and issue. Licences were issued indiscriminately to any company.
look	Look forward to the probable occurrence of. He thought she wasn t looking.
look hurriedly	Have faith or confidence in.
loom	Weave on a loom. Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall.
make an appearance	Constitute the essence of.
peep	Cause to appear. The new moon peeped through the tree tops.
peer	Look searchingly. For yet a many of your horsemen peer.
peer out	Look searchingly.
pop up	Hit or strike.
present itself	Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture.
present oneself	Give an exhibition of to an interested audience.
put in an appearance	Adapt.
show	Show in or as in a picture. He ceased early in his career to show his work.
show its face	Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment.
show one's face	Take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums.
sneak a look	Pass on stealthily.
spring up	Spring back; spring away from an impact.
spy	Watch, observe, or inquire secretly. He could spy a figure in the distance.
surface	Rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground. A small path surfaced with terracotta tiles.
take a secret look	Make use of or accept for some purpose.
take a sly look	Lay claim to; as of an idea.
take a stealthy look	Travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route.

Usage Examples of "Peek" as a verb

• Faces peeked from behind twitched curtains.
• I only peeked–I didn't see anything interesting.
• His socks were so full of holes his toes peeked through.

Associations of "Peek" (30 Words)

appear	Come into being or existence or appear on the scene. He suddenly appeared at the wedding.
askance	(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy. A waiter looked askance at his jeans.
at	100 at equal 1 kip in Laos.
browse	Vegetation, such as twigs and young shoots, eaten by animals. The brochure is well worth a browse.
contented	Satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are. I felt warm and contented.
disapproving	Expressing or manifesting disapproval. He shot a disapproving glance at her.
fixate	Become fixed (on. Subjects fixated a central point.
gaze	A steady intent look. He turned following her gaze.
glance	Throw a glance at take a brief look at. The stone glanced off a crag and hit Tom on the head.
glimpse	Catch a glimpse of or see briefly. She caught a glimpse of the ocean.
hairstyle	The arrangement of the hair (especially a woman’s hair.
look	Of a building or room have an outlook in a specified direction. I don t like the looks of this place.
observing	Quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception.
onlooker	Someone who looks on. A crowd of fascinated onlookers.
probation	A process of testing or observing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job. Probation is part of the sentencing process.
rummage	A thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion. He rummaged in his pocket for a handkerchief.
searching	Thoroughly scrutinizing, especially in a disconcerting way. A searching investigation of their past dealings.
see	Go to see for a social visit. This program will be seen all over the world.
seem	Seem to be true probable or apparent. I seem to be misunderstood by everyone.
show	Show in or as in a picture. Greenough was the only other rider clear in round one but she failed to show for the tiebreaker.
sidelong	Inclining or directed to one side. Sidelong glances.
sideways	Denoting a job or position at the same level as one previously held rather than one resulting from promotion or demotion. The car slipped sideways into the ditch.
smug	Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction. He was feeling smug after his win.
squint	The act of squinting looking with the eyes partly closed. I had a bad squint.
stare	Look at with fixed eyes. Her grey eyes stared back at him.
staring	Open and fixed as if in fear or wonder. Stark staring mad.
suspiciously	In a way that arouses suspicion or distrust. What s going on I asked suspiciously.
throng	Press tightly together or cram. A crowd thronged the station.
visit	Pay a brief visit. There was nothing to do but visit with one another.
watch	A watchman or group of watchmen who patrolled and guarded the streets of a town before the introduction of the police force. The security forces have been keeping a close watch on our activities.