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SEEKING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word seeking. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word seeking. (close relations)
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hunting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

• the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

• the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts

inquiring
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to inquiry

noun

• a request for information

investigating
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

looking
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look

• the act of searching visually

adjective satellite

• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

probing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

pursuing
verbv
adjective satellite

• following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

scanning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

• the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission

searching
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

• having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

• exploring thoroughly

exploring
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• inquire into

• travel to or penetrate into

• inquire into a subject in detail

• examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

questing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• the act of searching for something

verb

• make a search (for)

• search the trail of (game)

• bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

• seek alms, as for religious purposes

• express the need or desire for

scrub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

adjective satellite

• (of domestic animals) not selectively bred

verb

• clean with hard rubbing

• wash thoroughly

• postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

search
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

• an investigation seeking answers

• an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property

• the examination of alternative hypotheses

• boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas

verb

• try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

• search or seek

• inquire into

• subject to a search

look for
verbv
verb

• try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

• be excited or anxious about

assay
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

• a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance

• a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.

verb

• analyze (chemical substances)

• make an effort or attempt

attempt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

• the act of attacking

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• enter upon an activity or enterprise

essay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an analytic or interpretive literary composition

• a tentative attempt

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

try
verbv
noun

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of

• take a sample of

• examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process

• give pain or trouble to

• test the limits of

• melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities

• put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice

Best Hypernyms For SEEKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for seeking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
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Phrases (1)
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