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search verb

verb
/sɜrtʃ/
1

to try to find something or someone by looking carefully

Example

After three days of searching, I gave up.

Example

He searched his mind but couldn't come up with the answer.

Example

Detectives have been brought in to help search for clues.

Example

Rescue teams are still searching through the wreckage for survivors.

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2

to carefully examine something or someone for something that is hidden

Example

The police have arrested a man after searching his house.

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3

to use a computer to look for information, especially on the Internet

Example

I got most of the answers by searching the Net.

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