Look for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
LUUK-for
lˈʊk/ /fˈɔː
LUUK-faw
Definition
To try to find something or someone by searching.
Usage & Nuances
'Look for' means you actively search or try to find something. Don't use it for casual seeing ('look at' is different). Often used for missing objects, people, or opportunities. Common collocations: 'look for a job', 'look for my keys', 'look for help'.
Spanish: buscar - buscar a - buscar porPortuguese (BR): procurar - buscarPortuguese (PT): procurar - buscarChinese (Simplified): 寻找 - 找Chinese (Traditional): 尋找 - 找Hindi: ढूंढना - तलाश करनाArabic: يبحث عنBengali: খোঁজাRussian: искатьJapanese: 探すVietnamese: tìm kiếmKorean: 찾다Turkish: aramakUrdu: تلاش کرنا - تلاش میں ہوناIndonesian: mencari
Example Sentences
I look for my phone every morning.
basic
She is looking for her keys.
basic
We looked for a place to eat.
basic
I'm looking for a new job these days.
natural
If you look for trouble, you'll find it.
natural
We spent hours looking for the perfect gift.
natural