looks for
Attempts 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.
Looking for can also mean expecting or anticipating: We're looking for rain this weekend.
To be looking for trouble is to behave in ways likely to provoke conflict.
Attempts to find
- huntsPursues prey actively
- searchesMultiple seeking efforts
- scansReads rapidly or images
- scoutsInformation gatherers ahead
explores · investigates · researches · queries · browses · rummages · forages · combs
Expects before it happens
- awaitsRemains in expectation
- hopesPositive expectations held
- watchesPortable personal clocks
- preparesMakes ready beforehand
braces · counts on · banks on · foresees · predicts · forecasts · envisions · imagines
Thinks about carefully
- assessesJudges worth or quality
- examinesLooks at thoroughly
- reviewsPublished critical assessments
- vetsFormer military, informally
scrutinizes · appraises · judges · weighs · analyzes · screens · studies · investigates
Brings into employment
- headhuntsRecruits professionals aggressively
- sourcesPoints of origin
- scoutsInformation gatherers ahead
- interviewsFormal evaluative conversations
screens · shortlists · recruits · staffs · prospects · identifies · targets
seeks
Attempts to find
scouts · explores · investigates · researches · queries · browses · rummages · forages · combs · sifts
anticipates
Expects before it happens
prepares · braces · counts on · banks on · foresees · predicts · forecasts · envisions · imagines
considers
Thinks about carefully
vets · scrutinizes · appraises · judges · weighs · analyzes · screens · studies · investigates · checks out
hires
Brings into employment
- headhuntsRecruits professionals aggressively
- sourcesPoints of origin
- scoutsInformation gatherers ahead
interviews · screens · shortlists · recruits · staffs · prospects · identifies · targets
tends
Is disposed toward
- mindsThinks or tends
- watches overGuards and protects
- supervisesDirects others' work
oversees · cares for · nurtures · protects · guards · monitors · attends · checks on · babysits · keeps an eye on
looks forignores
Refuses to acknowledge
avoids · overlooks · neglects · shuns · disregards
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