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seeks

VERB

look for

Synonyms

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explore follow investigate pursue

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

WEAK

be after 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

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ignore shun

WEAK

answer find neglect reply

VERB

try, attempt

Synonyms

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offer pursue undertake

STRONG

aim assay endeavor essay strive struggle

WEAK

aspire to have a go at

Antonyms

STRONG

be idle forget laze

WEAK

answer find neglect reply

VERB

ask, inquire

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request solicit

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beg entreat invite petition query

WEAK

find out

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STRONG

answer

WEAK

find neglect reply

Example Sentences

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As the Trump administration seeks to revitalize domestic manufacturing, rails are poised to play a vital role.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

A traditional 60/40 portfolio — roughly 60% stocks and 40% bonds — has long been considered a balanced approach that seeks growth while helping limit volatility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A bipartisan proposal seeks to map a future for a chaotic business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The study also seeks to address longstanding gaps in representation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It is important here to distinguish between teleological history—the notion that history has a purpose or goal—and retrospective history, which seeks to study history as a process of development.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton