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cast about

 

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Verb cast about has 1 sense
  1. cast about, beat about, cast around - search anxiously
    --1 is one way to research, search, explore
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s
    Somebody ----s PP

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Term: Cast About

Description:

The term "cast about" is a phrasal verb that means to search or look for something in a random or haphazard manner, often when facing a problem or trying to find a solution.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Verb (Intransitive): To search or look for something in a random or haphazard manner.

Example Sentence: After losing his job, he cast about for new opportunities.

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Sense 2:

Verb (Intransitive): To consider different options or possibilities; to think or ponder.

Example Sentence: She cast about for ideas to decorate her new apartment.

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Sense 3:

Verb (Intransitive): To search a wide area or range, often used in nautical contexts.

Example Sentence: The fishermen cast about for the best spot to catch some fish.

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