Using Eloquent ORM in Laravel to perform search of database using LIKE

Question

I want to use Eloquent\'s active record building to build a search query, but it is going to be a LIKE search. I have found the User::find($term) or User:

Answer 1

FYI, the list of operators (containing like and all others) is in code:

/vendor/laravel/framework/src/Illuminate/Database/Query/Builder.php

protected $operators = array(
    '=', '<', '>', '<=', '>=', '<>', '!=',
    'like', 'not like', 'between', 'ilike',
    '&', '|', '^', '<<', '>>',
    'rlike', 'regexp', 'not regexp',
);

disclaimer:

Joel Larson's answer is correct. Got my upvote.

I'm hoping this answer sheds more light on what's available via the Eloquent ORM (points people in the right direct). Whilst a link to documentation would be far better, that link has proven itself elusive.