seek
gb/sˈik/ us/sˈik/
B1
انگریزی
~ 700
معانی
0 معانی
فعل
B1
action
1
try to find something
To try to find something.
استعمال کا انداز:
to seek [something]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
search (Often used for physically looking for something, while 'seek' can be broader and more formal.)
متضاد الفاظ
ignore (Choosing not to look for or pay attention to something.)
لفظی تراکیب
seek help
|seek advice
|seek shelter
|seek approval
|seek employment
موضوعات
daily life
|work
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I seek a new job.
- He seeks help from his teacher.
- We seek a place to rest.
فعل
B1
action
2
try to achieve something
To try hard to get or do something you want.
استعمال کا انداز:
to seek [goal/result]
عام غلطی:
Learners may forget that 'seek' is often followed directly by the object without 'for' (e.g., 'seek help', not 'seek for help').
ہم معنی الفاظ
pursue ('Pursue' can imply more active, ongoing effort, while 'seek' can be broader and sometimes formal.)
متضاد الفاظ
avoid (To deliberately not attempt to achieve or obtain something.)
لفظی تراکیب
seek justice
|seek approval
|seek change
|seek peace
موضوعات
business
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
مثالیں
- The organization seeks to improve living conditions for refugees.
- He is seeking a promotion at work.
- They sought peace after years of conflict.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I seek a better life.
- She seeks to win the race.
- We seek peace in our country.
فعل
formal
B2
action
3
formally request something
To ask for something politely or officially.
استعمال کا انداز:
to seek [permission/approval/help]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use 'ask' instead of 'seek' in formal writing, which can make the tone too casual.
ہم معنی الفاظ
request ('Request' is more common in everyday use; 'seek' sounds more formal or official.)
متضاد الفاظ
refuse (To deny a request rather than make one.)
لفظی تراکیب
seek permission
|seek approval
|seek assistance
موضوعات
law
|business
|communication
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- We seek permission to enter.
- I seek help from the manager.
- He seeks approval from his boss.
گرامر
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seek
IPA
GB/sˈik/
US/sˈik/
ہجا بندی اور زور
seek (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (seek)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Verb
- Base: seek
- 3rd Person Singular: seeks
- Present Participle: seeking
- Past: sought
- Past Participle: sought
متعلقہ الفاظ
اہم نکات
- Irregular past: sought Verb
- Irregular past participle: sought Verb
عبارات
seek after
1/sˈik ˈæftɚ/
phrasal verb
formal
try to get something desired
To try to get something that many people want.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.