search
Translation
to search, to look for, to seek
Examples
I need to search for my keys.
I need to search for my keys.
Police will search the house.
Police will search the house.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) to look for (sth.) I need to search for my keys.
((sth.)) to examine (a place) Police will search the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: look for, seek, explore
Etymology
From Old French 'cerchier' (to explore), from Latin 'circare' (to go around).
Memory Tips
Imagine searching in a CIRCLE to find something. The root 'circ-' is key.