seeking

A noun referring to the act of searching for something or an attempt to acquire or gain something.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по поиску чего-либо или попытку приобрести или получить что-либо.esSustantivo que denota la acción de buscar algo o el intento de adquirir u obtener algo.frNom désignant l'action de chercher quelque chose ou de tenter d'obtenir ou d'acquérir quelque chose, ou encore de poursuivre un but.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Suchens nach etwas oder den Versuch bezeichnet, etwas zu erlangen oder zu bekommen.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de procurar algo ou de tentar obter ou conseguir algo.zh指寻找、寻求某物或试图获得、取得某物的行为。arاسم يدل على فعل البحث عن شيء ما أو محاولة الحصول عليه أو اكتسابه.

1. Act of searching B2 formal

   The action or process of looking for something or someone.

   • The seeking of truth is a fundamental human endeavor.
   • Her constant seeking for knowledge led her to many libraries.
   • The seeking of a new job can be a stressful process.

   ruПоискesbúsquedafrrecherchedeSucheptBuscazh寻找arالبحث

   Synonyms: huntlookingpursuitquestsearch

   Antonyms: discoveryfinding

2. Attempt to acquire B2 formal

   An effort or attempt to obtain or achieve something.

   • His seeking of fame and fortune ultimately left him unhappy.
   • The company's seeking of new markets was a strategic move.
   • Their seeking of a peaceful resolution was commendable.

   ruПоискesbúsqueda de adquisiciónfrrecherchedeSucheptBuscazh寻求arالسعي إلى الحصول

   Synonyms: attempteffortendeavorhuntpursuitquestsearchstriving

   Antonyms: abandonmentavoidancerefusalrejectionrenunciation

• seekings plural form
• seekings' possessive plural form
• seeking's possessive singular form

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to find or obtain something.

ruГлагол, обозначающий попытку найти или получить что-либо.esVerbo que indica tratar de encontrar o conseguir algo, o esforzarse por alcanzar un objetivo.frVerbe signifiant tenter de trouver ou d'obtenir quelque chose, ou viser un objectif.deVerb, das den Versuch bezeichnet, etwas zu finden oder zu erlangen; auch streben nach etwas oder versuchen, etwas zu erreichen.ptVerbo que indica a tentativa de encontrar, obter ou alcançar algo, seja um objeto, uma informação, um objetivo ou uma situação. Também pode expressar o esforço para conseguir algo ou pedir ajuda a alguém.zh表示试图找到或获得某物的动词。可指寻找、寻求，也可指追求、力求达到某目标。arفعل يدل على محاولة العثور على شيء أو الحصول عليه، أو السعي إلى تحقيق هدف ما.

1. Try to find A2 formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   • She sought help from her teacher.
   • He is seeking a new job in the city.
   • They seek treasure in the old ruins.

   ruИскатьesbuscarfrchercher à trouverdeSuchenptProcurarzh寻找arيبحث عن

   Synonyms: look forpursuequestsearch

   Antonyms: avoidignoreneglectshun

2. Ask for B1 formal

   To request or ask for something, such as advice or permission.

   • He sought advice from his lawyer.
   • The refugees sought asylum in another country.
   • She sought permission to leave early.

   ruПроситьessolicitarfrdemanderdeErbittenptPedirzh寻求arطلب

   Synonyms: ask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   Antonyms: denyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim for B2 formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   • He seeks to become the president.
   • The company seeks to expand its market share.
   • They seek justice for the victims.

   ruСтремиться кesbuscar, pretenderfrchercher à atteindredeStreben nachptBuscarzh追求arالسعي إلى

   Synonyms: attemptpursuetarget

   Antonyms: abandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

• sought past participle
• sought past simple
• seeking present participle
• seeks third person singular

Phrasal variants: seek out