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

Roughly 1 in 5 Americans looking for financial advice in the prior year have used AI, according to a Gallup survey conducted with financial services firm Edward Jones. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility. — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Before the doors open, Bob has been known to stash the chair, backpack and other disposable gear in bushes near a venue, then come looking for it after the show. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

As private financing dries up, producers are looking for foreign subsidies. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 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