Verbs for Search and Discovery

the process of looking for something or someone by carefully examining or investigating an area, object, or person

to try to find a particular thing or person

The detective regularly seeks clues to solve complex cases.

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

In some cultures, people still hunt for their food using traditional methods.

to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

The bears foraged for berries in the forest, using their keen sense of smell to locate ripe fruit.

to search a specific area or group to find something or someone

The adventurers scouted the area, searching for a suitable camping spot near the river.

to visit places one has never seen before

She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems.

to try to find something or someone

I've been looking for my keys for the past hour, but I can't seem to find them anywhere.

to search with determination, often for something of great importance or value

The archaeologists quested for ancient artifacts, excavating sites across the desert in hopes of uncovering lost treasures.

to carefully review and sort through a substantial amount of material

The detective spent hours sifting through the evidence at the crime scene.

to dig into the ground, turning, loosening, or removing soil

Archaeologists delve into the soil to uncover ancient artifacts.

to search through something in a disorderly manner

She rummaged through her drawers, looking for her missing keys amidst the clutter.

to search in a disorderly manner, typically for something specific

She rooted around in her bag, hoping to find her misplaced keys amidst the clutter.

to search uncertainly or blindly by feeling with the hands

He frequently gropes in his pockets for his keys.

to search aimlessly or uncertainly, often in different directions

Feeling lost in the forest, he began to cast about for any sign of a familiar landmark.

to search for and find someone or something after a persistent effort

The detective tracked the suspect down to an abandoned warehouse.

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Did you find the remote control for the television?

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

By the time we got there, they had already discovered the ancient ruins.

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

The security system is designed to detect unauthorized access to the building.

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

Using GPS coordinates, they were able to locate the missing hiker in the dense forest.

to find someone or something, often by following a series of clues or evidence

The detectives traced the stolen artwork to an underground art market.

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

Using advanced technology, scientists were able to pinpoint the epicenter of the earthquake within a matter of seconds.

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

Can you turn up the radio?I want to listen to this song.

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

They are trying to find out who won the award last night.

to find something or someone unexpectedly

While hiking in the woods, we stumbled on an old abandoned cabin.

to actively and persistently search for and uncover a piece of information or a secret

The reporter diligently ferreted out the concealed aspects of the political controversy.