cast about (for) (Meaning)

cast about (for)

to look in many places for (something)

The actress cast about for a suitable role that would showcase her abilities.
The politician cast about for a way to appease both sides of the issue.
The detective cast about for any clues that could lead him to the suspect.
The writer cast about for inspiration for his next book.
The businessman cast about for potential investors to support his new venture.
The singer cast about for a song that would resonate with her audience.
The traveler cast about for a map that would help him navigate the unfamiliar terrain.
The student cast about for study materials that would prepare him for the exam.
The researcher cast about for evidence to support his hypothesis.
The designer cast about for inspiration from different sources to create a unique and captivating design.

to look in many places for (something)

pursue, seek, chase (down), shop (for), search (for or out), look for, cast around (for), hunt, look up,forage (for)

hide,lose,ignore,neglect

The actress cast about for a suitable role that would showcase her abilities.

The politician cast about for a way to appease both sides of the issue.

The detective cast about for any clues that could lead him to the suspect.

The writer cast about for inspiration for his next book.