seek
gb/sˈik/ us/sˈik/
B1
ইংরেজি
~ 700
অর্থসমূহ
০টি অর্থ
ক্রিয়া
B1
action
1
try to find something
To try to find something.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
to seek [something]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seek' with 'search'. 'Seek' is more formal and can mean to look for non-physical things (e.g., advice), while 'search' often means physically looking for something.
সমার্থক শব্দ
search (Often used for physically looking for something, while 'seek' can be broader and more formal.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
ignore (Choosing not to look for or pay attention to something.)
কলোকেশন
seek help
|seek advice
|seek shelter
|seek approval
|seek employment
বিষয়
daily life
|work
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- They are seeking a new apartment in the city.
- The company is seeking talented engineers to join its team.
- She sought information about her family history.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- I seek a new job.
- He seeks help from his teacher.
- We seek a place to rest.
ক্রিয়া
B1
action
2
try to achieve something
To try hard to get or do something you want.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
to seek [goal/result]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may forget that 'seek' is often followed directly by the object without 'for' (e.g., 'seek help', not 'seek for help').
সমার্থক শব্দ
pursue ('Pursue' can imply more active, ongoing effort, while 'seek' can be broader and sometimes formal.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
avoid (To deliberately not attempt to achieve or obtain something.)
কলোকেশন
seek justice
|seek approval
|seek change
|seek peace
বিষয়
business
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
উদাহরণ
- The organization seeks to improve living conditions for refugees.
- He is seeking a promotion at work.
- They sought peace after years of conflict.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- I seek a better life.
- She seeks to win the race.
- We seek peace in our country.
ক্রিয়া
formal
B2
action
3
formally request something
To ask for something politely or officially.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
to seek [permission/approval/help]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners sometimes use 'ask' instead of 'seek' in formal writing, which can make the tone too casual.
সমার্থক শব্দ
request ('Request' is more common in everyday use; 'seek' sounds more formal or official.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
refuse (To deny a request rather than make one.)
কলোকেশন
seek permission
|seek approval
|seek assistance
বিষয়
law
|business
|communication
উদাহরণ
- You must seek permission before entering the restricted area.
- They are seeking approval from the board for the new project.
- She sought assistance from the embassy.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- We seek permission to enter.
- I seek help from the manager.
- He seeks approval from his boss.
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
seek
IPA
GB/sˈik/
US/sˈik/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
seek (১টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 1st syllable (seek)
শব্দরূপ
Verb
- Base: seek
- 3rd Person Singular: seeks
- Present Participle: seeking
- Past: sought
- Past Participle: sought
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
মূল দিকগুলো
- Irregular past: sought Verb
- Irregular past participle: sought Verb
অভিব্যক্তি
seek after
1/sˈik ˈæftɚ/
phrasal verb
formal
try to get something desired
To try to get something that many people want.
উদাহরণ
- The award is highly sought after by young scientists.
- He has long sought after a position in the company.
seek medical attention
1/sˈik mˈɛdɪkəl ətˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
get professional medical help
To go to a doctor or nurse for help with a health problem.
উদাহরণ
- If symptoms persist, seek medical attention immediately.
- He was told to seek medical attention after the accident.
seek out
1/sˈik ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
find by searching hard
To look for someone or something until you find them or it.
উদাহরণ
- He sought out the best local restaurants during his trip.
- You should seek out professional advice before making a decision.
seek refuge
1/sˈik ɹˈɛfjud͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
look for safety from danger
To look for a safe place away from danger or trouble.
উদাহরণ
- They sought refuge in a nearby church during the storm.
- Many families sought refuge in shelters during the flood.
- Many people sought refuge abroad during the war.
- They sought refuge from the heat under a large tree.
seek revenge
1/sˈik ɹivˈɛnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
try to punish someone back
To try to hurt someone because they hurt you first.
উদাহরণ
- He sought revenge on those who betrayed him.
- The main character spends the whole movie seeking revenge for his family’s death.
- She was determined to seek revenge after the insult.
- Rather than seeking revenge, she chose to rebuild her life.
- He left the gang because he was tired of always seeking revenge.