CEFR A1

look for

phrasal verb

Meaning

To search for something or someone; to try to find.

Examples

She spent hours looking for her lost phone, checking every room in the house.
The police are looking for a witness who saw the accident.

Synonyms: seek, search for, hunt for, try to find

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look for (A1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /lʊk fɔːr/

Definition

To search for something or someone; to try to find.

Examples

She spent hours looking for her lost phone, checking every room in the house.
The police are looking for a witness who saw the accident.
We need to look for a new apartment before our lease expires next month.

How to Use look for

look for something (phrasal verb): To search for an object or abstract concept. — "He's always looking for new opportunities."
look for someone (phrasal verb): To search for a person. — "I'm looking for Sarah; have you seen her?"
look for a place (phrasal verb): To search for a location. — "We need to look for a quiet place to study."

Synonyms of look for

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Antonyms of look for

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