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look for someone or something

to seek someone or something. I am looking for Mr. William Wilson. Do you know where he lives? I am looking for the address of Bill Wilson.

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look for something

to expect something We're looking for snow in the Great Lakes on Tuesday.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of look for something (to search for something)

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look for

1. Search for; also, seek out. For example, A search party was sent to look for the lost fliers, or Those kids are just looking for trouble. [Late 1500s]

2. Expect, anticipate, as in Look for a change of weather in March. [Early 1500s]

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look for

v.

1. To search for something or someone; seek something or someone: I was late because I was looking for my keys.

2. To hope for or expect something: Look for a change of weather in March.

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