This is a Learn British English Free lesson in which Chris explains the difference between “look for” and “search (for)”.
Look for – more natural, common and informal (always with “for”)
“I can’t find my car keys.” “Let’s look for them then”.
“What are you looking for?”
Search (for) – more formal (e.g. police)
“The police are urgently searching for the suspect.”
“The police were searching the area last night.” (verb without “for”)
“The police conducted a thorough search of the property.” (noun)
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