Predicate:
seek
Roleset id:
seek.01
,
look for
,
Source:
, vncls:
, framnet:
seek.01
: SEEK-V NOTES: Member of VNcls hunt-35.1 (from seek.01-v) SEEKING-N NOTES: Roleset based on verb entry seek.01. Corresponds VNcls ferret-35.6. (from seeking.01-n)
Aliases:
Alias
FrameNet
VerbNet
seeking
(n.)
Seeking_to_achieve Seeking
seek
(v.)
Seeking_to_achieve Seeking
Roles:
Arg0-PAG
:
Agent / entity seeking
(vnrole: 35.1-agent)
Arg1-PPT
:
thing sought, attempted action
(vnrole: 35.1-theme)
Arg2-DIR
:
sought-from
(vnrole: 35.1-location)
Example: transitive
Northeast is seeking approval of its possible purchase of PS of New Hampshire.
Arg0
: Northeast
Rel
: seeking
Arg1
: approval of its possible purchase of PS of New Hampshire
Example: arg1 as action
A company is seeking *trace* to purchase a carrier.
Arg0
: A company
Rel
: seeking
Arg1
: *trace* to purchase a carrier
Example: with sought-from
Czechoslovakia is seeking $2 billion from Hungary.
Arg0
: Czechoslovakia
Rel
: seeking
Arg1
: $2 billion
Arg2
: from Hungary
Example: No sought-from
Her seeking of the office of mayor of Arlington offers our community a candidate with the potential to continue the wonderful legacy.
Arg0
: Her
Rel
: seeking
Arg1
: of the office of mayor of Arlington
Example: All arguments
Jacqui's success is her father's preparation, her own determination and her seeking of assistance when needed from trusted advisors.
Arg0
: her
Rel
: seeking
Arg1
: of assistance
Argm-tmp
: when needed
Arg2
: from trusted advisors
Predicate:
seek_out
Roleset id:
seek_out.02
,
search diligently for
,
Source:
, vncls:
, framnet:
seek_out.02
: SEEK_OUT-V NOTES: See Vncls ferret-35.6. (from seek.02-v)
Aliases:
Alias
FrameNet
VerbNet
seek_out
(v.)
Roles:
Arg0-PAG
:
Agent / entity seeking
Arg1-PPT
:
thing sought
Arg2-DIR
:
sought-from
Example: transitive
Country funds seek out individual companies.
Arg0
: Company funds
Rel
: [seek] [out]
Arg1
: individual companies