How to Pronounce "cast about for"
expression
ˈkæst/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KAST uh-BOWT for, fer, furr
kˈɑːst/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
KAHST uh-BOWT faw
Definition
To search or try to find something, especially an idea, solution, or information, often when you are not sure where to look.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæst/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
kˈɑːst/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAST uh-BOWT for, fer, furr
UK
KAHST uh-BOWT faw
Listen in Context
She cast about for a way to make money.
He cast about for an excuse to leave early.
We cast about for answers to the problem.
After the meeting, people cast about for someone to blame.