to look for; to seek

to search or hunt for food, typically referring to animals

to search for and obtain something

To shut oneself away to focus on writing; the serious hard work of creative composition.

to search for the right word or phrase (especially of a poet)

to seek out a new romantic partner, typically after a previous relationship has ended or when moving on to someone new

foraging behavior

To search far and wide for something, only to find it by chance without effort.