English · Phrasal verb Candidate

look for

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To seek.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tìm kiếm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To expect.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mong đợi

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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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.

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