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इंग्रजी

seek

gb/sˈik/ us/sˈik/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 700
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद B1 action
1

try to find something

To try to find something.

वापर नमुना: to seek [something]
सामान्य चूक:
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.
समानार्थी शब्द
search (Often used for physically looking for something, while 'seek' can be broader and more formal.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
ignore (Choosing not to look for or pay attention to something.)
सहप्रयोग
seek help |seek advice |seek shelter |seek approval |seek employment
विषय
daily life |work |travel |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I seek a new job.
  • He seeks help from his teacher.
  • We seek a place to rest.
क्रियापद B1 action
2

try to achieve something

To try hard to get or do something you want.

वापर नमुना: to seek [goal/result]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may forget that 'seek' is often followed directly by the object without 'for' (e.g., 'seek help', not 'seek for help').
समानार्थी शब्द
pursue ('Pursue' can imply more active, ongoing effort, while 'seek' can be broader and sometimes formal.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
avoid (To deliberately not attempt to achieve or obtain something.)
सहप्रयोग
seek justice |seek approval |seek change |seek peace
विषय
business |personal development |core_vocabulary |work
उदाहरणे
  • The organization seeks to improve living conditions for refugees.
  • He is seeking a promotion at work.
  • They sought peace after years of conflict.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I seek a better life.
  • She seeks to win the race.
  • We seek peace in our country.
क्रियापद formal B2 action
3

formally request something

To ask for something politely or officially.

वापर नमुना: to seek [permission/approval/help]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes use 'ask' instead of 'seek' in formal writing, which can make the tone too casual.
समानार्थी शब्द
request ('Request' is more common in everyday use; 'seek' sounds more formal or official.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
refuse (To deny a request rather than make one.)
सहप्रयोग
seek permission |seek approval |seek assistance
विषय
law |business |communication
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • We seek permission to enter.
  • I seek help from the manager.
  • He seeks approval from his boss.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
seek
IPA
GB/sˈik/
US/sˈik/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
seek (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (seek)
शब्दरूपे
Verb
  • Base: seek
  • 3rd Person Singular: seeks
  • Present Participle: seeking
  • Past: sought
  • Past Participle: sought
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
seeks verb seeking verb sought verb
Core family
seeker noun B2
Related words
search verb A2
ठळक मुद्दे
  • Irregular past: sought Verb
  • Irregular past participle: sought Verb
वाक्प्रचार

seek after

1
/sˈik ˈæftɚ/
phrasal verb formal

try to get something desired

To try to get something that many people want.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.
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