How to Pronounce "search after"
expression
ˈsɝtʃ/ /ˈæftɝ
SURCH AF-ter
sˈɜːtʃ/ /ˈɑːftɐ
SURCH AHFT-uh
Definition
To look for or try to find something or someone, especially something that is not easy to get or discover.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝtʃ/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
sˈɜːtʃ/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SURCH AF-ter
UK
SURCH AHFT-uh
Listen in Context
They search after lost treasures in the old castle.
The scientist searches after the truth about the universe.
Many people search after happiness all their lives.
For years, poets have searched after the perfect words to describe love.