What does seeking mean?
Seeking means The act of one who seeks; a search or quest to find something..
Seeking
/ˈsiː.kɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
The act of one who seeks; a search or quest to find something..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of one who seeks; a search or quest to find something.
- (in combination) That seeks something specified.
- present participle and gerund of seek
Example Sentences
[…] the Company contemplated having their works at Esher—for they have had long and anxious seekings for a location—to store our gun-cotton in unlimited quantity […]
While De Anza was exploring the Bay of San Francisco, seeking a site for the presidio, the American colonists on the eastern seaboard, three thousand miles away, were celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Synonyms for seeking
Antonyms for seeking
Related Words
Word Forms
- seekings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for seeking?
Common synonyms include quest.
What is the opposite of seeking?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use seeking in a sentence?
[…] the Company contemplated having their works at Esher—for they have had long and anxious seekings for a location—to store our gun-cotton in unlimited quantity […]
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