Search

usgb/sɜːrtʃ/
verb

To look for something or someone carefully or thoroughly.

She is searching for her lost keys.
Visual representation of "search" - To look for something or someone carefully or thoroughly

Often appears as...

  • search for
  • search out
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Action Intensity

Emphasizes the thorough action of looking, more than a glance.

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They searched the forest for the missing hiker.
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Active Process

Indicates an ongoing effort, not a single quick check.

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He searched all day for a new job.
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Multiple Places

Can imply looking in more than one location or manner.

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We searched high and low for your toy.
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