seeking
/ˈsikɪŋ/
verb
- To try to find or obtain something.
- She is seeking a new job in the city.
- The explorers were seeking a hidden treasure in the jungle.
- He spent years seeking the truth about his family history.
- To ask for or request something, such as help, advice, or permission.
- She sought permission from her parents to go on the trip.
- You should seek professional advice before making a big decision.
- The company is seeking investors for its new project.
- To try to achieve or reach a goal or state.
- They are seeking a peaceful solution to the conflict.
- The organization seeks to reduce poverty in rural areas.
- Many people seek happiness through their careers.
Antonyms
adjective
- Describing someone or something that is looking for or trying to obtain something.
- He had a seeking mind, always curious about how things worked.
- The seeking eyes of the child scanned the room for her mother.
- The seeking behavior of the dog showed it was hungry.
noun
- The act of looking for or trying to obtain something.
- The seeking of knowledge is a lifelong journey.
- His constant seeking of approval made him anxious.
- The seeking of new opportunities is part of growth.