look for指“寻找”不见的或丢失的东西，还没有找到，处在寻找的过程中，强调的是过程、寻找的动作。find指“找到了”，表达寻找有了结果，强调的是结果。指偶然间找到的东西，情况等，也可指找到、发现具体的东西。
look for
1.We all need to look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. 我们都需要寻求降低碳排放量的方法。
2.Look for software that's flexible enough for a range of abilities. 寻找功能多、适用性强的软件。
3.They look for foods that are low in calories. 他们要找低卡路里的食物。
4.Look for hotels in the French Quarter. 在法国人居住区寻找旅馆。
5.I was just going to look for you and here you are. 我正要找你，恰好你来了。
find
1.Many people here cannot find work. 这里很多人都找不到工作。
2.It's not the first time that you've found yourself in this situation. 你陷入这种状况已经不是第一次了。
3.I was just finding more time to write music. 我刚刚找到了更多时间来作曲。
4.Another of his lucky finds was a pair of candle-holders. 他的另一个幸运发现是一对烛台。
5.They found her walking alone and depressed on the beach. 他们碰见她独自一人神色忧郁地走在海滩上。