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Scour for Meaning in English

expression

ˈskaʊɝ/, /ˈskaʊɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SKOW-er for
skˈaʊə/ /fˈɔː
SKOW-uh faw

التعريف

To search thoroughly and carefully for something, often by looking everywhere or through many things.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in informal and written English. Often used with searching for objects, information, or people ('scour the internet for', 'scour the shelves for'). Implies a very thorough, sometimes desperate search. Don't confuse 'scour for' (search) with 'scour' meaning to clean hard.

جمل نموذجية

She scoured for her missing keys in every room.

basic

Police scoured for clues at the crime scene.

basic

They scoured for information online about the lost dog.

basic

I've scoured for the perfect gift all week, but nothing feels right.

natural

Travelers scour for cheap flights months before the holidays.

natural

Fans scour for rare collectibles at every convention they attend.

natural