Search for Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɝtʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SURCH-for
sˈɜːtʃ/ /fˈɔː
SURCH-faw
Definition
To look for someone or something carefully, often because it is missing or you want to find it.
Usage & Nuances
Neutral and commonly used for both physical and abstract things ('search for keys', 'search for meaning'). Formal alternatives: 'seek', 'look for'. Used in both spoken and written English. Collocates with 'answers', 'evidence', 'information', etc.
Spanish: buscar - buscar aPortuguese (BR): procurar - buscarPortuguese (PT): procurar - buscarChinese (Simplified): 寻找 - 搜索Chinese (Traditional): 尋找 - 搜尋Hindi: ढूंढना - तलाश करनाArabic: يبحث عنBengali: অনুসন্ধান করা - খোঁজ করাRussian: искатьJapanese: 探すVietnamese: tìm kiếmKorean: 찾다Turkish: aramakUrdu: تلاش کرناIndonesian: mencari
Example Sentences
I will search for my book in the classroom.
basic
They search for new ideas every day.
basic
He is searching for his lost keys.
basic
Have you ever searched for your name online?
natural
We're still searching for the perfect gift.
natural
Scientists search for answers to difficult questions every day.
natural