(followed by for) Opposite of to look for or seek
“It took an enormous amount of effort to conceal the dwarf, but he was an important key in their plan for the takeover.”
(followed by for) Opposite of to attempt or try
“The weather turned treacherous, so the group had to abandon the hike.”
(in a place) Opposite of to look thoroughly for something
“Hamish thought it would be funny to hide in a cave, but began to panic when he got lost.”
(a person) Opposite of to inspect or examine
“Bourne had to move stealthily and obscure himself among the crowds to avoid detection from authorities.”
Opposite of to examine something with great care
Opposite of to search unsystematically and untidily through something
Opposite of to hunt or search for in a place or area
Opposite of to search through something in a hurried way
Opposite of to search blindly or uncertainly by feeling with the hands
Opposite of to search or rummage through something
(explore for) Opposite of to search for something
“The team of fortune hunters would find gold in the valley beyond.”
(look for) Opposite of to search for something that has been misplaced
“I need to make sure I don't misplace my homework.”
Opposite of to search or scour through
“I peruse the mountain of documents sitting on my desk and sigh dispiritedly.”
Opposite of to delve or make inquiries into
Opposite of to hunt or search for something
Opposite of an act of carefully examining or scrutinizing something
Opposite of critical observation or examination
Opposite of the action of physically pursuing or chasing someone or something
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