seek
24 occurrences across 12 Arabic/Persian roots
ط- ل- ب (ṭ-l-b) — seeking; seek; seeker
“seek” accounts for
7 of
143 occurrences of this root
(5%)
(ṭ-l-b) — seeking; seek; seeker
“seek” accounts for 7 of 143 occurrences of this root (5%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
seeker 6% theme 5% seek 5% search 4% beseech 4% seekers 3% eagerness 3% ask 3% seeking 2% goal 2% yearning 1% truth 1% things 1% quest 1% pursue 1% purpose 1% pray 1% object of his quest 1% i beseech 1% heart’s desire 1% desire 1% asked 1% argument 1% aim 1% yearned 1% yearn 1% will demand 1% we entreat 1% we beg of 1% we 1% views 1% unpetitioned 1% truths 1% to 1% thirsted for 1% they who seek 1% they that thirst 1% themes 1% strive 1% still seek 1% step of search 1% sought to exchange 1% sought them 1% sought and are still seeking 1% sought 1% sent 1% seeking after 1% seeketh to scale 1% seeketh to 1% seeketh 1% seekest 1% searched 1% sake 1% requesteth 1% refresheth 1% reality 1% principle 1% presupposeth 1% other matter 1% object of 1% object 1% meaning 1% lofty truth 1% it 1% is my goal 1% inordinate desire 1% indubitable facts 1% if thou seekest 1% hath longed 1% good-pleasure 1% forgive 1% for 1% expectation 1% entreating 1% entreat 1% desirest 1% craveth 1% contents 1% ceaseless search 1% call 1% besought 1% asketh 1% ask for 1% anything 1% and 1%
ر- ي- د (r-y-d) — want; desire; will
“seek” accounts for
4 of
160 occurrences of this root
(3%)
(r-y-d) — want; desire; will
“seek” accounts for 4 of 160 occurrences of this root (3%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
wish 8% desire 7% purpose 4% will 4% pleaseth 4% thou pleasest 3% thou didst desire 3% seeketh 3% seek 3% hath sought 3% wished 2% sought 2% he pleaseth 2% good pleasure 2% we have desired 1% thou desirest 1% resolved 1% purposed 1% pleasure 1% have sought 1% ask 1% able to ordain 1% wishing 1% wish only 1% willest, and 1% who desire 1% what i have wished 1% we desire 1% venture 1% thou wishest 1% thou willest 1% thou hast wished 1% thou hast pleased 1% thou hast desired 1% thou dost desire 1% thou didst wish 1% thou didst purpose 1% thou desirest to achieve 1% they wish 1% still seek 1% she did desire 1% seeking 1% seekest 1% seek ye 1% seek thou my wish 1% seek thee 1% seek it 1% proclaim their 1% potency 1% longing 1% live 1% is to 1% is his will 1% intend 1% i wish 1% i to 1% i hold my peace 1% i attempt 1% him to ordain 1% heart’s desire 1% he willeth 1% he hath wished 1% he hath reserved 1% he hath refused to reserve 1% have wished 1% have not sought 1% hath yearned 1% hath purposed 1% hath had 1% hath desired 1% hast wished 1% hast no desire 1% given 1% ever-desired 1% eagerly seek 1% disciples 1% didst desire 1% determineth 1% desiring 1% desireth 1% desired 1% desire thee 1% decree 1% decided 1% days to come 1% created in me 1% conformity with thy will 1% chosen 1% attain 1% asketh 1% are now seeking 1% aim 1%
ا- خ- ذ (ʾ-kh-dh) — take; taking; seizing
“seek” accounts for
2 of
53 occurrences of this root
(4%)
(ʾ-kh-dh) — take; taking; seizing
“seek” accounts for 2 of 53 occurrences of this root (4%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
arrested 8% seized 6% seize 4% seek 4% clung 4% cling 4% worship 2% will lay violent hold on 2% were encompassed 2% were arrested 2% transported 2% transmuted 2% thrilled 2% taking 2% taken 2% take thou 2% take 2% seize ye 2% seize thou 2% seize thee 2% seize the cup 2% safeguard 2% rescued 2% regarded him 2% receive 2% overwhelmed 2% made 2% inebriated 2% holdeth fast 2% hold 2% hath he been seized 2% hath clouded 2% grasp 2% followed 2% fill 2% clung unto 2% cleave ye 2% cleave unto 2% befalling 2% been so inebriated 2% be established 2% assumption 2% apprehended 2% appoint 2%
ب- غ- ي (b-gh-y) — befit; transgression; befit, be proper
“seek” accounts for
2 of
50 occurrences of this root
(4%)
(b-gh-y) — befit; transgression; befit, be proper
“seek” accounts for 2 of 50 occurrences of this root (4%)
Translation spectrum for this root
becometh 18% beseemeth 14% behooveth 8% befit 6% seek 4% corrupt inclinations 4% beseem 4% wickedness 2% unworthy 2% should have 2% rebelled 2% own lusts 2% mine ardent desire 2% meet and seemly 2% lusts 2% it is incumbent 2% it befitteth 2% injure 2% if thou wouldst attain 2% have so rebelled 2% evil-doers 2% eagerness to partake 2% dost seek 2% desire to 2% can befittingly 2% borne themselves haughtily 2% ardent desire 2% acted insolently 2%
ج- و- ی (j-w-y) — seek; to seek; place
“seek” accounts for
2 of
7 occurrences of this root
(29%)
(j-w-y) — seek; to seek; place
“seek” accounts for 2 of 7 occurrences of this root (29%)
Translation spectrum for this root
ق- ص- د (q-ṣ-d) — intended; purpose; desired
“seek” accounts for
1 of
226 occurrences of this root
(0%)
(q-ṣ-d) — intended; purpose; desired
“seek” accounts for 1 of 226 occurrences of this root (0%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
purpose 22% desire 19% meant 6% goal 4% aim 3% object 2% goal of my desire 2% direct 2% is meant 1% intention 1% intended 1% meant the 1% meaning 1% heart’s desire 1% goal excelleth every other goal 1% desired one 1% desired 1% wing his flight 0% whosoever hath sought 0% who haste to meet 0% wayfarers 0% ultimate goal 0% ultimate 0% transgressor 0% thou the desire 0% thou one desire 0% them who haste to 0% them that 0% terms 0% term 0% sovereignty 0% sought 0% sole desire 0% signify 0% significance 0% seeking peace and retirement 0% seeking 0% seeketh 0% seek thee 0% seek 0% repaired 0% purposed 0% purpose underlying 0% purpose of 0% primarily intended 0% oppression 0% of 0% objective 0% nature 0% motive 0% meant those 0% meant that 0% meant solely 0% is the wayfarer 0% is its 0% idle contention 0% hearts’ desire 0% he who is the desire 0% have sought thee 0% have sought 0% have scorned 0% have purposed 0% have directed their steps 0% hastened 0% hasten 0% haste forth unto 0% four seasons of 0% essential purpose 0% entered 0% end is attained 0% directeth his steps 0% directed 0% direct thy steps towards 0% direct our steps towards 0% desire of their hearts 0% desire of the world 0% desire of all nations 0% design in this matter 0% course of the argument 0% constant aim 0% cherished 0% charm 0% by 0% attain 0% are meant 0% are 0% ardent desire 0% ambition 0% aim of 0%
ق- ب- ل (q-b-l) — before; acceptance; approach
“seek” accounts for
1 of
417 occurrences of this root
(0%)
(q-b-l) — before; acceptance; approach
“seek” accounts for 1 of 417 occurrences of this root (0%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
old 5% before 4% ere 3% turned 3% former 2% acceptable 2% turn 2% hath turned 2% aforetime 2% qiblih 1% past 1% accepted 1% worthy 1% turneth 1% turn towards 1% set 1% previously 1% him 1% face 1% tribes 1% thine acceptance 1% previous 1% kindreds 1% have accepted 1% hath turned towards 1% formerly 1% company 1% acceptance 1% accept 1% you 0% yesterday 0% unworthy 0% turning 0% turned unto 0% towards 0% sincere 0% setting 0% set himself towards 0% recognizing 0% preceding 0% placed before 0% peoples 0% of 0% it 0% is acceptable 0% have turned towards 0% have set 0% hath embraced 0% former times 0% fit 0% embrace 0% capacity 0% bygone age 0% would have gladly kissed 0% would draw nigh 0% words which were spoken 0% willingly accepted 0% will embrace 0% wholly unworthy 0% who, advancing towards 0% who have welcomed 0% were before 0% was accepted 0% visiteth 0% verily 0% us 0% upon 0% unworthy of thy highness 0% until now 0% turning towards 0% turning in 0% turned towards 0% turned their face unto it 0% turned their face 0% turned away from 0% turned away 0% turn yourselves towards 0% turn wholly unto thee 0% turn unto thee 0% turn thou unto 0% turn thou 0% turn thereunto 0% turn not away 0% towards thee 0% toward the east 0% throne 0% thou accept 0% they whose hearts 0% they may turn 0% therefore turn 0% them that accept 0% thee 0% the 0% suffered 0% submitted to his truth 0% shall be 0% shall accept 0% set your faces towards 0% set towards 0% set thine heart towards 0% set themselves towards 0% set their faces 0% set myself towards 0% set his face towards thee 0% set himself towards them 0% sense 0% seekers 0% seek 0% riseth ere 0% revelation 0% return 0% resting her heart upon 0% reconcile 0% recognized thee 0% recognized 0% recognize 0% receptiveness 0% receptive soul 0% recent 0% reached forth towards thee 0% prior to 0% prior 0% previous to 0% previous occasion 0% press onward 0% preceded 0% praised 0% people 0% peer 0% object of the adoration 0% must depend 0% mine eyes lifted 0% me 0% may well beseem 0% may turn 0% made worthy 0% let him turn thereunto 0% kiss 0% kindreds of the world 0% kindreds of the 0% is disinclined 0% is 0% infinitely superior 0% inclineth you 0% inclined 0% incline me 0% inadmissible 0% in 0% i have turned myself 0% i have accepted 0% heaven of mercy 0% he indeed is acceptable 0% he deign to accept 0% having turned away 0% having recognized 0% have turned unto 0% have turned 0% have preceded 0% have directed my steps 0% have clung 0% have been set 0% hath suffered 0% hath set himself towards 0% hath set 0% hath fixed 0% hath believed 0% hath been willing 0% hasten 0% haste ye to gain admittance 0% hast fixed thy gaze 0% hast consented 0% grant 0% good pleasure 0% godly 0% go forward 0% future 0% from 0% former ages 0% foregoing pages 0% fixed on 0% fixed 0% fix thy gaze 0% fix 0% find favor 0% fastened 0% faithful, and induceth 0% faithful 0% faced 0% face turned towards 0% face to face 0% face set towards 0% face and withstand 0% exposed to its rays 0% ere thou didst 0% ere this 0% ere their creation 0% ere the passing 0% ere the day 0% ere the 0% ere that hour 0% ere it is formed 0% equalleth 0% enter into 0% enable them to turn 0% embraceth 0% earlier 0% draw nigh 0% draw near 0% disposed 0% direction 0% directeth his steps 0% directed their steps 0% directed 0% direct 0% didst believe 0% deigned to accept 0% days prior 0% days past 0% days of old 0% days gone by 0% cynosure 0% conversion 0% compare 0% celebrateth the praise 0% bygone ages 0% bygone 0% believed 0% beginning 0% been lifted upon 0% be unworthy 0% be made worthy 0% attain 0% aspireth to be acceptable 0% as 0% are regarded with favor 0% are receptive 0% are acceptable 0% and 0% already 0% agreed upon 0% after 0% acquiesced 0% acknowledged 0% acknowledge the truth 0% acceptance of the faith 0% able 0%
س- أ- ل (s-ʾ-l) — ask; ask/request; ask/beseech
“seek” accounts for
1 of
169 occurrences of this root
(1%)
(s-ʾ-l) — ask; ask/request; ask/beseech
“seek” accounts for 1 of 169 occurrences of this root (1%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
i beseech thee 16% beseech 11% i implore thee 8% i entreat thee 7% i beseech 7% i implore 5% implore 5% asked 5% i entreat 3% entreat 3% ask 3% i pray thee 2% beseech thee 2% we pray 2% suppliant 2% question 2% i beg of thee 2% we beseech 1% beg 1% be asked 1% we beseech thee 1% shall be called 1% seek 1% questioned 1% question his lord 1% prayer and entreaty 1% pray thee 1% pray 1% i beg 1% i ask thee 1% hath sought 1% hath been set aflame 1% grant, i beseech thee 1% god 1% find out 1% entreat thee 1% enquire for thyself 1% destroy not, i implore thee 1% deal 1% callest to account 1% beseecheth 1% ask, that 1%
Examples
ج- س- ت (j-s-t) — seek; sought; to seek
“seek” accounts for
1 of
19 occurrences of this root
(5%)
(j-s-t) — seek; sought; to seek
“seek” accounts for 1 of 19 occurrences of this root (5%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
we beseech 5% watch 5% turned 5% to 5% testimony 5% sought 5% shun 5% seeketh 5% seek 5% moses 5% inviting them 5% have clung 5% have 5% hath embraced 5% eschewed 5% conceived 5% clinging 5% cling 5% ascended 5%
Examples
ن- ص- ر (n-ṣ-r) — help; victory; helper
“seek” accounts for
1 of
136 occurrences of this root
(1%)
(n-ṣ-r) — help; victory; helper
“seek” accounts for 1 of 136 occurrences of this root (1%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
victory 10% aid 10% triumph 8% help 7% succor 4% helper 3% christians 3% assist 3% helped 2% ascendancy 2% succorer 1% naṣír 1% nazarene 1% helping 1% help thee 1% christian 1% aided 1% will aid 1% whosoever 1% who shall aid 1% victorious 1% victories 1% upholder and defender 1% upholder and 1% undisputed ascendancy 1% trustworthiness 1% triumphant assistance 1% thou wilt aid 1% thine ascendancy 1% shall strengthen 1% shall render thee victorious 1% service 1% seek 1% risen 1% render thy cause victorious 1% promote the cause 1% promote 1% potency of thy might 1% offer up 1% of 1% nebuchadnezzar 1% nasir 1% may aid 1% helpers 1% help thou 1% help him 1% he had helped 1% have aided 1% fix their thoughts 1% extended such aid 1% extended me his aid 1% ensure the triumph 1% duty of aiding 1% champions 1% championed 1% champion 1% cause 1% can render 1% besought 1% befriend 1% assisting 1% assistance 1% assist thou 1% aiding 1% aidest 1% aid ye 1% aid us 1% aid thy cause 1% aid them 1%
Examples
ب- ر- ه (b-r-h) — proof; proof, evidence; evidence
“seek” accounts for
1 of
36 occurrences of this root
(3%)
(b-r-h) — proof; proof, evidence; evidence
“seek” accounts for 1 of 36 occurrences of this root (3%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
proof 31% testimony 8% testimonies 8% evidence 8% about 6% witness 3% trustworthy evidence 3% tokens 3% sought 3% seek 3% proofs 3% nakedness 3% luminous evidence 3% irrefutable evidence 3% infallible proof 3% incontrovertible proof 3% conclusive proofs 3% clearly 3% and 3%
خ- و- ا- س (kh-w-ʾ-s) — purpose; will; want
“seek” accounts for
1 of
3 occurrences of this root
(33%)
(kh-w-ʾ-s) — purpose; will; want
“seek” accounts for 1 of 3 occurrences of this root (33%)
Forms seen
See Also
Other English words/phrases that share the same Arabic/Persian roots: