look for
To try to find something or someone.
Meanings
To try to find a person or physical object by searching.
"I've been looking for my keys for twenty minutes — have you seen them?"
To seek something abstract, such as a job, a solution, or a relationship.
"She's been looking for a new job since the company downsized last spring."
To try to find or understand the meaning, cause, or reason for something.
"Scientists are still looking for the cause of this unusual weather pattern."
One of the most fundamental and high-frequency phrasal verbs in English. Used for everything from searching for physical objects to seeking abstract things like a job or an answer. Cannot be separated.
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