lʊk fɔːr
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- look
- Particle:
- for
- Separable:
- No
What does "look for" mean?
- To try to find something or someone
- To search for something needed or wanted
- To hope for or expect something
Examples
- I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?
- She's been looking for a new job for three months.
- What exactly are you looking for in a partner?
- We're looking for a two-bedroom apartment downtown.
- The company is looking for qualified candidates.
How to use it
One of the most common phrasal verbs. Essential for everyday situations. 'I'm looking for...' is a standard way to ask for help finding something.
Similar expressions
search for
seek
hunt for
try to find
Opposites
find
discover
avoid
Related phrasal verbs
- look up
To search for information in a book, database, or online
- look after
To take care of someone or something
- look into
To investigate or examine something carefully
- look out
To be careful or watch for danger (warning)
- look over
To examine or check something quickly
- look forward to
To feel excited and pleased about something that is going to happen
Use it in a practice answer
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