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look for

Meaning: If you are looking for something, you're trying to find it.

Synonym: search for

For example:

  • look for sth I can't find my glasses. Can you help me look for them?

  • look for sb The police are looking for the guys who robbed the bank this afternoon.

Quick Quiz:

Mustafa is looking for his brother because
  1. his brother is very busy now
  2. he doesn't want to see him
  3. he needs to talk to him

Grammar explanation: separable and non-separable phrasal verbs

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