Look around for

verb

To search or hunt for something or someone.

I was looking around for my keys but I still can't find them.
Visual representation of "look around for" - To search or hunt for something or someone

Often appears as...

  • look around for a solution
  • look around for help
verb

To consider various options or possibilities.

They are looking around for different ways to expand their business.
Visual representation of "look around for" - To consider various options or possibilities

Often appears as...

  • look around for opportunities
  • look around for possibilities
verb

To search or hunt for something or someone.

I was looking around for my keys but I still can't find them.
Visual representation of "look around for" - To search or hunt for something or someone

Often appears as...

  • look around for a solution
  • look around for help
verb

To consider various options or possibilities.

They are looking around for different ways to expand their business.
Visual representation of "look around for" - To consider various options or possibilities

Often appears as...

  • look around for opportunities
  • look around for possibilities
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "look around for"
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Physical Action

Often implies actually moving or looking in different places, not just thinking or planning.

Illustration for Physical Action
She looked around for a place to sit in the crowded cafeteria.
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Urgency Implied

Suggests a need or urgency when searching for something missing or required soon.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
He was looking around for his passport frantically before the flight.
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Casual Contexts

Commonly used in casual or informal situations, rather than formal or official ones.

Illustration for Casual Contexts
After the game, we looked around for a place to grab a bite.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Often implies actually moving or looking in different places, not just thinking or planning.

Illustration for Physical Action
She looked around for a place to sit in the crowded cafeteria.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Urgency Implied

Suggests a need or urgency when searching for something missing or required soon.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
He was looking around for his passport frantically before the flight.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Contexts

Commonly used in casual or informal situations, rather than formal or official ones.

Illustration for Casual Contexts
After the game, we looked around for a place to grab a bite.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Often implies actually moving or looking in different places, not just thinking or planning.

Illustration for Physical Action
She looked around for a place to sit in the crowded cafeteria.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Urgency Implied

Suggests a need or urgency when searching for something missing or required soon.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
He was looking around for his passport frantically before the flight.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Contexts

Commonly used in casual or informal situations, rather than formal or official ones.

Illustration for Casual Contexts
After the game, we looked around for a place to grab a bite.
Visual representation of the word "Look around for"

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