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seeking of help
[ˈsiːkɪŋ əv help]
noun phrase
pl: seekings of help
busca de ajuda
1.
The act or process of looking for assistance or support from another person or source
The seeking of help from medical professionals is essential for recovery.
A busca de ajuda de profissionais médicos é essencial para a recuperação.
2.
The action of requesting aid or intervention in a difficult situation
His seeking of help demonstrated his willingness to address the problem.
Sua busca de ajuda demonstrou sua disposição em resolver o problema.
Synonyms
request for assistance
asking for help
pursuit of aid
solicitation of support
Antonyms
self-sufficiency
independence
rejection of help
avoidance of assistance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
busca de ajuda
most common usage
São Paulo
procura de ajuda
alternative variation, equally acceptable
Rio de Janeiro
busca de ajuda
standard usage
Portugal
procura de ajuda
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
to reach out for help
to cry for help
to lend a helping hand
to extend a hand
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