look\ for

look\ for
v
1. To think likely; expect.

We look for John to arrive any day now.

The frost killed many oranges, and housewives can look for an increase in their price.

Bob wouldn't go for a ride with the boys because he was looking for a phone call from Julie.

2. To try to find; search for; hunt.

Fred spent all day looking for a job.

Mary and Joe looked for the Smiths at the play.

3. To do things that cause (your own trouble); make (trouble) for yourself; provoke.

Joe often gets into fights because he is always looking for trouble.

If you say the opposite of everything that others say, you are looking for a quarrel.


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