verb

1. To look in (a place) for something.

   “I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch.”

2. (followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

   “The police are searching for evidence in his flat.”

3. To look for, seek.

Synonyms: comb, look for, scour, seek, comb, scour

noun

1. Search; hunt

adjective

1. (of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.

2. Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.

   “a searching gaze; searching criticism”