English Phrase of the Day
look forDefinitions
| English > English | |
| look for | |
| 1. v. To search for; to seek. | |
| He spent his life looking for the truth. | |
| Analysis | |
| look | |
| 1. v. (intransitive, often, with "at") To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes. | |
| Look at my new car! Don’t look in the closet. | |
| 2. v. To appear, to seem. | |
| It looks as if it’s going to rain soon. | |
| 3. v. (copulative) To give an appearance of being. | |
| for | |
| 1. conj. (dated) Because. | |
| 2. prep. Towards. | |
| The astronauts headed for the moon. | |
| 3. prep. Directed at, intended to belong to. | |
| I have something for you. | |
Example Sentences
Perhaps you should look for it.  Now is a good time to look for these in garden centres, as you can see what you're getting. I guess we'll just have to look for those fairies on our own. Look for a bourbon while you're out there. People who get large sums of money look for ways to spend that money that will do good. |
Review previous phrases
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