CEFR A2+ · Verbs

look for

/lʊk fɔːr/ Headword: look 📚 Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)

English Illustration

Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To look for something means to try to find it, often by searching carefully or asking questions.

Synonyms

search for seek hunt for try to find

Antonyms

find lose discover ignore

Translations

look for in your language

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عربي

look for يعني محاولة العثور على شيء ما.

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اردو

look for کا مطلب ہے کسی چیز کو تلاش کرنے کی کوشش کرنا۔

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हिंदी

look for का मतलब है किसी चीज़ को खोजने की कोशिश करना।

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中文

look for 意为试图找到某物。

Easy Explanation

It means you are trying to find something. You search with your eyes or ask people. You don't know where it is, so you are searching.

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Memory TipYou use your 'eyes' to 'look' and you are 'for' something you want.

Contextual Examples

I need to look for (try to find) my keys before I leave.

She decided to look for (search for) a new job after graduation.

Can you help me look for (seek out) information about this topic online?

Pronunciation & Context