Phrasal Verbs

look for

This page is about the phrasal verb 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

a. his brother is very busy now

b. he doesn't want to see him

c. he needs to talk to him
a) his brother is very busy now b) he doesn't want to see him c) he needs to talk to him

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Contributor: Matt Errey