look for
Idioms-
Search for; also, seek out. For example, A search party was sent to look for the lost fliers , or Those kids are just looking for trouble . [Late 1500s]
-
Expect, anticipate, as in Look for a change of weather in March . [Early 1500s]
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The key indicator to look for is any splits in the country’s security services.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“We’ll look for opportunities to add value. But the reality is we’re in a very fortunate position of not having to do anything because we have that growth.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Astronomers often look for signs of activity using telescopes.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
“Warsh is going to have to wait, be patient, and look for more signals,” she added.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
I’m sure I can find some online thing that will double as prep for next year’s curriculum, but I haven’t figured out what to look for yet.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
