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search verb

verb
/sɜː(r)tʃ/

➡ knowledge, secret

1

to try to find something or someone by looking carefully

Example

After three days searching, I gave up.

Example

Simon 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.

Synonyms and related words
go through look out for seek out
2

to carefully examine something or someone for something that is hidden

Example

The police have arrested a man after searching his house.

Synonyms and related words
go through look out for seek out
3

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

Example

I got most of the answers by searching the Net.

Synonyms and related words
blog bookmark browse access archive back up
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