look for

phrase

1

: to await with hope or anticipation

You can look for me to arrive at noon.

2

: to search for : seek

looking for a new car

Examples of look for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adam, simple and trusting, is an easy mark for a desperate woman looking for a life raft. — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

The research also found that 63% of GLP-1 users were looking for more vegetables and 55% were seeking more fruit. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner fits the lengthy, rangy profile the Panthers have looked for in their defensive backs — and prior to a season-ending injury last year, Thornton had won the nickel corner job from Smith-Wade. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

There’s also a man who recently got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and is looking for a wife who can support him through the disorder. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for look for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore