seek
gb/sˈik/ us/sˈik/
B1
Angielski
~ 700
keres, törekszik, kér, kérelmez
CZASOWNIK
B1
1
keres
A1
Schemat użycia:
to seek [something]
They are seeking a new apartment in the city.
Új lakást keresnek a városban.
The company is seeking talented engineers to join its team.
A cég tehetséges mérnököket keres a csapatába.
She sought information about her family history.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I seek a new job.
Új állást keresek.
He seeks help from his teacher.
Segítséget keres a tanáránál.
We seek a place to rest.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
try to find something
Kolokacje
seek help
|seek advice
|seek shelter
|seek approval
|seek employment
Synonimy
search (Often used for physically looking for something, while 'seek' can be broader and more formal.)
Antonimy
ignore (Choosing not to look for or pay attention to something.)
Tematy
daily life
|work
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To try to find something.
To attempt to locate or obtain something by searching or making an effort.
CZASOWNIK
B1
2
törekszik
B2
Schemat użycia:
to seek [goal/result]
The organization seeks to improve living conditions for refugees.
A szervezet arra törekszik, hogy javítsa a menekültek életkörülményeit.
He is seeking a promotion at work.
Előléptetésre törekszik a munkahelyén.
They sought peace after years of conflict.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I seek a better life.
Jobb életre törekszem.
She seeks to win the race.
Arra törekszik, hogy megnyerje a versenyt.
We seek peace in our country.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may forget that 'seek' is often followed directly by the object without 'for' (e.g., 'seek help', not 'seek for help').
Znaczenie
try to achieve something
Kolokacje
seek justice
|seek approval
|seek change
|seek peace
Synonimy
pursue ('Pursue' can imply more active, ongoing effort, while 'seek' can be broader and sometimes formal.)
Antonimy
avoid (To deliberately not attempt to achieve or obtain something.)
Tematy
business
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definicja
To try hard to get or do something you want.
To attempt to obtain or accomplish a goal, aim, or result.
CZASOWNIK
B2
FORMAL
3
Schemat użycia:
to seek [permission/approval/help]
You must seek permission before entering the restricted area.
Engedélyt kell kérned, mielőtt belépsz a lezárt területre.
They are seeking approval from the board for the new project.
Jóváhagyást kérnek az igazgatóságtól az új projekthez.
She sought assistance from the embassy.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We seek permission to enter.
Engedélyt kérünk a belépéshez.
I seek help from the manager.
Segítséget kérek a vezetőtől.
He seeks approval from his boss.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'ask' instead of 'seek' in formal writing, which can make the tone too casual.
Znaczenie
formally request something
Kolokacje
seek permission
|seek approval
|seek assistance
Synonimy
request ('Request' is more common in everyday use; 'seek' sounds more formal or official.)
Antonimy
refuse (To deny a request rather than make one.)
Tematy
law
|business
|communication
Definicja
To ask for something politely or officially.
To ask for something in an official or formal way.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
seek
IPA
GB/sˈik/
US/sˈik/
Sylaby i akcent
seek (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (seek)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: seek
- 3rd Person Singular: seeks
- Present Participle: seeking
- Past: sought
- Past Participle: sought
Rodzina wyrazów
Najważniejsze informacje
- Irregular past: sought Verb
- Irregular past participle: sought Verb
Wyrażenia
seek after
1/sˈik ˈæftɚ/
phrasal verb
formal
try to get something desired
To try to get something that many people want.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.