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Use 'look for' when describing an active attempt to find something, often involving physical or mental effort. SlideThey were looking for the hidden treasure in the attic.
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'Look for' conveys that the search may take time, not usually something found immediately. SlideShe spent hours looking for the perfect dress.
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Sometimes 'look for' is used figuratively, meaning to seek something abstract or not physically present. SlideHe's looking for happiness after a tough year.