seeking
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.looking for something or trying to achieve a goal.
v.the present participle of 'seek', describing the ongoing attempt to find, obtain, or achieve something.
Simple“The company is currently seeking a new manager for the sales department.”
In context“The humanitarian organisation is actively seeking donations to provide clean water and medical supplies to the affected regions.”
UsageOften followed by a direct object representing the thing desired.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of searching for something, often used for deep or spiritual goals.
n.the act of searching or a quest; often used in philosophical or abstract contexts.
Simple“His life was a constant seeking for the truth about his family history.”
In context“The philosopher argued that the seeking of wisdom is a lifelong journey that requires both humility and persistence.”
UsageFrequently used as a gerund followed by 'of'.
Usage seeking help · seeking support · seeking to push
From seek + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.