look for

Attempt to locate

To look for something is to search or seek it: I'm looking for my keys, She's looking for a new job.

The phrase implies active effort toward finding.

You can look for trouble, look for answers, or look for meaning.

What are you looking for? asks about purpose as much as object.

search

seek

Try to find

  • huntPursuit of quarry
  • findLocate through effort
  • locateDiscover the position of

discover · investigate · research · scour · browse · comb · rummage · forage · scout · track

expect

anticipate

Expect beforehand

  • awaitRemain expectant for
  • hopeDesire for good outcomes
  • predictDeclare future outcomes

foresee · count on · bank on · reckon on · rely on · trust · assume · presume · forecast · envision

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intentionality of discovery

look forstumble upon

Find unexpectedly

stumble across · chance upon · happen upon · come across · run into

pursuit vs. avoidance

look foravoid

Stay away from

evade · hide · shun · steer clear of · conceal

active vs. passive orientation

look forignore

Refuse to notice

overlook · disregard · neglect · miss · look past

Family

look, for, explore, looks, looking, looking for, looked for

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