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

Instead, the franchise will be looking for its third head coach in three years. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

The death toll reached 31 as emergency workers and volunteers removed bodies throughout the day and looked for more than 45 people still missing. — Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

But the Methodist pastor says voters were looking for more than a change in party. — Michel Martin, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

The Rally versions add a dedicated Off-road Pro mode for more experienced riders looking for fewer electronic interventions. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 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