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

Words with a similar meaning to look for:

• seek
• search for
• hunt for
• try to find

Antonyms of look for

Words with the opposite meaning to look for:

• find
• lose

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