seek
gb/sˈik/ us/sˈik/
B1
Английский
~ 700
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
B1
action
1
try to find something
To try to find something.
Модель употребления:
to seek [something]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
search (Often used for physically looking for something, while 'seek' can be broader and more formal.)
Антонимы
ignore (Choosing not to look for or pay attention to something.)
Коллокации
seek help
|seek advice
|seek shelter
|seek approval
|seek employment
Темы
daily life
|work
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I seek a new job.
- He seeks help from his teacher.
- We seek a place to rest.
Глагол
B1
action
2
try to achieve something
To try hard to get or do something you want.
Модель употребления:
to seek [goal/result]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may forget that 'seek' is often followed directly by the object without 'for' (e.g., 'seek help', not 'seek for help').
Синонимы
pursue ('Pursue' can imply more active, ongoing effort, while 'seek' can be broader and sometimes formal.)
Антонимы
avoid (To deliberately not attempt to achieve or obtain something.)
Коллокации
seek justice
|seek approval
|seek change
|seek peace
Темы
business
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Примеры
- The organization seeks to improve living conditions for refugees.
- He is seeking a promotion at work.
- They sought peace after years of conflict.
Примеры для изучающих
- I seek a better life.
- She seeks to win the race.
- We seek peace in our country.
Глагол
formal
B2
action
3
formally request something
To ask for something politely or officially.
Модель употребления:
to seek [permission/approval/help]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use 'ask' instead of 'seek' in formal writing, which can make the tone too casual.
Синонимы
request ('Request' is more common in everyday use; 'seek' sounds more formal or official.)
Антонимы
refuse (To deny a request rather than make one.)
Коллокации
seek permission
|seek approval
|seek assistance
Темы
law
|business
|communication
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- We seek permission to enter.
- I seek help from the manager.
- He seeks approval from his boss.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
seek
IPA
GB/sˈik/
US/sˈik/
Слоги и ударение
seek (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (seek)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: seek
- 3rd Person Singular: seeks
- Present Participle: seeking
- Past: sought
- Past Participle: sought
Родственные слова
Ключевые моменты
- Irregular past: sought Verb
- Irregular past participle: sought Verb
Выражения
seek after
1/sˈik ˈæftɚ/
phrasal verb
formal
try to get something desired
To try to get something that many people want.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.