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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLook for
/ˈlʊk fɔːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To attempt to find someone or something; to search for.
"She is looking for her keys before leaving the house." - 2
To anticipate or expect something with hope or desire.
"We are looking for a positive response to our proposal."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrasal verb combines the Old English verb 'locian' (meaning to look, see, or gaze) with the preposition 'for' derived from Proto-Germanic roots indicating direction and purpose. It evolved during the Middle English period to signify the intentional directing of one's gaze or efforts toward finding or discovering a specific person, object, or abstract concept.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Look for" is said worldwide
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chercher
Transliteration: shershe
"Elle cherche ses clés partout."
suchen
Transliteration: zuchen
"Er sucht nach seinem verlorenen Buch."
cercare
Transliteration: cherkare
"Sto cercando il mio telefono."
buscar
Transliteration: buscar
"Ellos buscan una solución al problema."
procurar
Transliteration: procurar
"Eu estou procurando meu passaporte."
ढूँढना
Transliteration: dhundhna
"वह अपनी चाबी ढूँढ रहा है।"
寻找
Transliteration: xúnzhǎo
"他在寻找他的钱包。"
찾다
Transliteration: chatda
"나는 열쇠를 찾고 있어요."
探す
Transliteration: sagasu
"私は鍵を探しています。"
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