Synonyms of look for

look for

phrase

1

as in pursue

to go in search of

She had been looking for a job for months.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursue
• seek
• search (for or out)
• look up
• chase (down)
• shop (for)
• forage (for)
• cast about (for)
• hunt
• cast around (for)
• quest
• root (out)
• ferret (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• ignore
• hide
• neglect

2

as in woo

to act so as to make (something) more likely

They were just looking for trouble.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woo
• invite
• court
• ask (for)
• seek
• flirt (with)
• fish (for)
• angle (for)
• search
• hunt
• tempt
• provoke

3

as in expect

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

They were looking for their first win of the season.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expect
• await
• anticipate
• watch (for)
• hope (for)
• rely (on or upon)
• eye
• wait (for)
• depend (on or upon)
• contemplate
• count (on or upon)
• foresee
• predict
• bank on
• envision
• view
• presume
• assume
• envisage
• foretell
• prophesy
• presuppose

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• question
• doubt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of look for

Sometimes, finding a look for a night out comes with a certain amount of pressure—after all, who doesn’t want to be the coolest dresser in the group? — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026

The exec noted Utopia is looking for films led by filmmakers with a wealth of ideas. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 July 2026

Eight years later, Agbaji is a free agent looking for a new team. — Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Lionel Messi leads La Albiceleste back to the World Cup final, the House tries changing the clock, and health officials look for the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. — Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 18 July 2026