seeking

• Nom désignant l'action de chercher quelque chose ou de tenter d'obtenir ou d'acquérir quelque chose, ou encore de poursuivre un but.

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

1. Act of searchingB2formal

   The action or process of looking for something or someone.

   recherche

   • 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.

   Synonymeshuntlookingpursuitquestsearch

   Antonymesdiscoveryfinding

2. Attempt to acquireB2formal

   An effort or attempt to obtain or achieve something.

   recherche

   • 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.

   Synonymesattempteffortendeavorhuntpursuitquestsearchstriving

   Antonymesabandonmentavoidancerefusalrejectionrenunciation

• Verbe signifiant tenter de trouver ou d'obtenir quelque chose, ou viser un objectif.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   chercher à trouver

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

   Synonymeslook forpursuequestsearch

   Antonymesavoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

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

   demander

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

   Synonymesask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   Antonymesdenyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   chercher à atteindre

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

   Synonymesattemptpursuetarget

   Antonymesabandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

Variantes phrasalseek out