A1 — Beginnerverb
cercare
to look for / to search
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ricercaretrovareindagareesplorare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
trovareabbandonareignoraretrascurare
Usage note
'Ricercare' = to research/investigate. 'Indagare' = to investigate formally. 'Cercare di' + infinitive = to try to do something.
Example
"Sto cercando le mie chiavi da mezz'ora."
"I've been looking for my keys for half an hour."
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