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angle (for) v.
seek v.

VERB

angle (for)

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for cast about for connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

VERB

seek

Synonyms

STRONGEST

explore follow investigate pursue

STRONG

chase comb delve dragnet fan fish hunt inquire mouse nose prowl quest ransack root scout scratch

WEAK

beat the bushes bird-dog bob for cast about delve for dig for ferret out fish for go after gun for leave no stone unturned look about look around look high and low run after search for search out sniff out track down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore shun

WEAK

answer find neglect reply

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be after

If your house is damaged and you file a homeowners insurance claim, you might be surprised at how low the adjuster’s estimate is, and how low your payout will be after your deductible is applied.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

Any merger will be after the SpaceX IPO.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

Perhaps the best time to see the meteors will be after 22:00 BST once it gets dark enough for most of us.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

Before you make any significant move in the market, always estimate what your net-net-net returns would be after paying those tolls.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

“Eat the lot, or Madam Pomfrey will be after my blood. Same time next week?”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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