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

If a friend from out of town visits and is looking for true, New York-style pizza, Williamsburg Pizza is at the top of my list of recommendations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The teams are looking for broadcasters, co-production partners as well as international distribution for the series. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Investors will be looking for any signal from the chairman that an aggressive rate-hiking cycle is on the horizon. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 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