godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used to express how someone views or evaluates a person or thing, often with a quoted phrase or と. Equivalent to 目する, but もくす is a rare godan variant.
See also: 目する
彼をリーダーともくす向きもある。
Some people regard him as a leader.
Not a few critics consider this work a masterpiece.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
pay attention to; watch; keep an eye on
Rare usage meaning to observe or monitor someone or something carefully. Often replaced by 注目する or 見張る in modern Japanese.
当局は彼の動向をもくしている。
The authorities are watching his movements.