seeking
intermediateB1/ˈsiː.kɪŋ/ · seek-ing
to attempt to find something or someone.
Meanings
to attempt to find something or someone.
کسی چیز یا شخص کو تلاش کرنے کی کوشش کرنا۔
تلاش کرنا
talash karna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- seeking guidance
- seeking help
- seeking knowledge
Example Sentences
She is seeking a new job in the city.
وہ شہر میں نئی ملازمت تلاش کر رہی ہے۔
Woh shehar mein nai mulazmat talash kar rahi hai.
He has been seeking answers to his questions.
وہ اپنے سوالات کے جوابات تلاش کر رہا ہے۔
Woh apne sawalon ke jawab talash kar raha hai.
They are seeking a solution to the problem.
وہ مسئلے کا حل تلاش کر رہے ہیں۔
Woh maslay ka hal talash kar rahe hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'seeking' as a person looking through a magnifying glass.
Imagine someone peering into a forest, searching for hidden treasures.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو بھی تلاش کر، خود کو اک مقام دے
Khud ko bhi talash kar, khud ko ek maqam de
Seek yourself, grant yourself a place.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تلاش کرنے والے کو ہمیشہ ملتا ہے
Talash karne wale ko hamesha milta hai
Those who seek, always find.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sēcan" — to search for, to look for
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'seeking' has evolved from Old English and Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of searching or pursuing.