Also means
look for
Usage Note
suchen takes a direct object for what you seek, but pairs with nach when groping/searching around (nach dem Schlüssel suchen). It underlies Suchmaschine ('search engine') and the past participle is gesucht.
Examples
"Ich suche meinen Schlüssel."
Natural Translation
I'm looking for my key.
Literal Translation
I search my key.
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