Look for

verb

To search or try to find someone or something.

I've been looking for my glasses all morning.
Visual representation of "look for" - To search or try to find someone or something

Often appears as...

  • looking for trouble
  • look for clues
verb

To hope or expect to achieve something.

I'm looking for a new challenge.
Visual representation of "look for" - To hope or expect to achieve something

Often appears as...

  • looking for a job
  • look for opportunities
verb

To consider or examine something in order to judge its value or condition.

The mechanic is looking for any potential problems with the car.
Visual representation of "look for" - To consider or examine something in order to judge its value or condition

Often appears as...

  • look for signs
  • look for evidence
verb

To search or try to find someone or something.

I've been looking for my glasses all morning.
Visual representation of "look for" - To search or try to find someone or something

Often appears as...

  • looking for trouble
  • look for clues
verb

To hope or expect to achieve something.

I'm looking for a new challenge.
Visual representation of "look for" - To hope or expect to achieve something

Often appears as...

  • looking for a job
  • look for opportunities
verb

To consider or examine something in order to judge its value or condition.

The mechanic is looking for any potential problems with the car.
Visual representation of "look for" - To consider or examine something in order to judge its value or condition

Often appears as...

  • look for signs
  • look for evidence
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "look for"
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Search Activity

Use 'look for' when describing an active attempt to find something, often involving physical or mental effort.

Illustration for Search Activity
They were looking for the hidden treasure in the attic.
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Extended Time

'Look for' conveys that the search may take time, not usually something found immediately.

Illustration for Extended Time
She spent hours looking for the perfect dress.
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Not Literal

Sometimes 'look for' is used figuratively, meaning to seek something abstract or not physically present.

Illustration for Not Literal
He's looking for happiness after a tough year.
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Search Activity

Use 'look for' when describing an active attempt to find something, often involving physical or mental effort.

Illustration for Search Activity
They were looking for the hidden treasure in the attic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Extended Time

'Look for' conveys that the search may take time, not usually something found immediately.

Illustration for Extended Time
She spent hours looking for the perfect dress.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Sometimes 'look for' is used figuratively, meaning to seek something abstract or not physically present.

Illustration for Not Literal
He's looking for happiness after a tough year.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Search Activity

Use 'look for' when describing an active attempt to find something, often involving physical or mental effort.

Illustration for Search Activity
They were looking for the hidden treasure in the attic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Extended Time

'Look for' conveys that the search may take time, not usually something found immediately.

Illustration for Extended Time
She spent hours looking for the perfect dress.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Sometimes 'look for' is used figuratively, meaning to seek something abstract or not physically present.

Illustration for Not Literal
He's looking for happiness after a tough year.
Visual representation of the word "Look for"

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