Search v. t. [imp. & p. p. Searched p. pr. & vb. n. Searching.]
1. To look over or through, for the purpose of finding something; to examine; to explore; as, to search the city. “Search the Scriptures.”
They are come to search the house. --Shak.
Search me, O God, and know my heart. --Ps. cxxxix. 23.
2. To inquire after; to look for; to seek.
I will both search my sheep, and seek them out. --Ezek. xxxiv. 11.
Enough is left besides to search and know. --Milton.
3. To examine or explore by feeling with an instrument; to probe; as, to search a wound.
4. To examine; to try; to put to the test.
To search out, to seek till found; to find by seeking; as, to search out truth.
Syn: -- To explore; examine; scrutinize; seek; investigate; pry into; inquire.