Pronunciation: /lʊk fɔːr/
noun a person or thing that is being sought or searched for
A1 I always have to look for my keys before leaving the house.
A2 She told me to look for a red book on the shelf.
B1 When you go to the store, make sure to look for organic produce.
B2 The detective had to look for clues at the crime scene.
C1 In order to find a solution, we need to look for alternative methods.
C2 The journalist had to look for reliable sources to confirm the information.
verb to search for or seek out something
A1 I look for my keys every morning before leaving the house.
A2 She looks for a new job since she is not happy with her current one.
B1 We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our children.
B2 The detective is looking for clues to solve the mystery.
C1 The scientist is looking for a cure for the rare disease.
C2 The archaeologist is looking for ancient artifacts in the ruins.
formal I am going to look for a new job in the finance sector.
informal I'll look for my keys before we leave the house.
slang I gotta look for some new kicks to match my outfit.
figurative In times of uncertainty, we often look for guidance from our elders.
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