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

The Liberty Justice Center has been looking for businesses willing to sue the government over the levies. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Jackson Drake is looking for his shot at NXT gold in this North American Championship match. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The Baltimore Sun is looking for Difference Makers — ordinary Marylanders doing extraordinary things. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026

The city will continue to look for new ways to fund and develop this project, Lucas said, and will maintain plans to resume the project once federal priorities shift back. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026