look for
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He spent his life looking for the truth.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: archaic
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “look for” mean?
To seek.
Is “look for” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.