Cast about for
verb
To look or search for something, often without a clear goal.
After losing his job, John cast about for other opportunities in his field
Often appears as...
- cast about for ideas
- cast about for solutions
verb
To consider various options or possibilities.
The team cast about for ways to improve their next project.
Often appears as...
- cast about for options
- cast about for possibilities
verb
To look or search for something, often without a clear goal.
After losing his job, John cast about for other opportunities in his field
Often appears as...
- cast about for ideas
- cast about for solutions
verb
To consider various options or possibilities.
The team cast about for ways to improve their next project.
Often appears as...
- cast about for options
- cast about for possibilities
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertain Goal
Use when the aim is unclear or when exploring random possibilities.
She cast about for interesting topics for her thesis.
Pro Tip 2/3Out of Options
Suggests a situation of last resort or desperation for solutions.
The stranded hikers cast about for any sign of help.
Pro Tip 3/3Wide Scope
Indicates a broad, unspecific search rather than a focused one.
The author cast about for anecdotes to include in his book.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertain Goal
Use when the aim is unclear or when exploring random possibilities.
She cast about for interesting topics for her thesis.
Pro Tip 2/3Out of Options
Suggests a situation of last resort or desperation for solutions.
The stranded hikers cast about for any sign of help.
Pro Tip 3/3Wide Scope
Indicates a broad, unspecific search rather than a focused one.
The author cast about for anecdotes to include in his book.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertain Goal
Use when the aim is unclear or when exploring random possibilities.
She cast about for interesting topics for her thesis.
Pro Tip 2/3Out of Options
Suggests a situation of last resort or desperation for solutions.
The stranded hikers cast about for any sign of help.
Pro Tip 3/3Wide Scope
Indicates a broad, unspecific search rather than a focused one.
The author cast about for anecdotes to include in his book.
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