search
Translation
to look for, to seek, to examine
Examples
I need to search for my keys.
I need to search for my keys.
Police searched the house for evidence.
Police searched the house for evidence.
You can search online for more information.
You can search online for more information.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth./sb.)) to look for (sth./sb.) I need to search for my keys.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to examine (a place) for (sth.) Police searched the house for evidence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: look for, seek, hunt for, explore
Etymology
From Old French 'cerchier', from Latin 'circare' meaning 'to go around', as in going around to look for something.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'search' engine like Google, which looks for information all over the internet.