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seeking

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsikɪŋ// UK //sˈiːkɪŋ// seek·ing

v. trying to find or get something. You use this when you are looking for help, a job, or an answer to a problem.

v. to search for, look for, or attempt to obtain something. The present participle of 'seek', often used in formal or professional contexts.


SIMPLE

The company is seeking a new manager.

CONTEXTUAL

After the storm, many local families were seeking temporary shelter in the community center.

COMPLEX

The researchers are seeking a more sustainable alternative to plastic, though they acknowledge that finding a cost-effective solution may take several years of intensive testing.

Synonyms
Origin

From seek + -ing.

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is more formal than 'look for'.

Pitfall

seeking for a jobseeking a jobSeek is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'for'.

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