Grammar fix
look for
try to find
to try to find someone or something that you need or have lost.
phrasal verbB1core
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I’m looking for my keys—have you seen them anywhere?daily life
- In my opinion, when people look for a new job, they should consider both salary and work-life balance.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: look for + noun/pronoun
WrongI'm looking my phone everywhere.
RightI'm looking for my phone everywhere.
'Look for' = try to find; 'look at' = direct your eyes. Don't drop 'for'.
Patternlook for + noun/pronoun
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Look for' is the default for trying to find something. 'Searching for suitable accommodation' is heavier and reads like an ad.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
look for + targeta joba flatanswerssomeone
Don't confuse it
Do not confuse with 'look after' (to take care of) or 'look at' (to direct your eyes at something).