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单词 fish for something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
You're always fishing for compliments.
Synonyms
seek
She sought financial advice from her accountant.
look for
angle for
try to get
hope for
hunt for
hint at
elicit
solicit
He's already solicited their support on health care reform.
invite
The Department is inviting applications from local groups.
search for
See fish

Additional synonyms

in the sense of invite
Definition
to make a request for, esp. publicly or formally
The Department is inviting applications from local groups.
Synonyms
request,
seek,
look for,
call for,
ask for,
bid for,
appeal for,
petition,
solicit
in the sense of solicit
Definition
to seek or request, esp. formally
He's already solicited their support on health care reform.
Synonyms
request,
seek,
ask for,
petition,
crave (informal),
pray for,
plead for,
canvass,
beg for

Nearby words of
fish for something

  • firstly
  • fiscal
  • fish
  • fish for something
  • fish something out
  • fisherman
  • fishing

Synonyms of 'fish for something'

fish for something

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