seek·ing re·fine·ment

seek

sēk/

verb

gerund or present participle: seeking

1. 1.

   attempt to find (something).

   synonyms:

   search for, try to find, look for, be on the lookout for, be after, hunt for,be in quest of

   • attempt or desire to obtain or achieve (something).

     synonyms:

     try to obtain, work toward, be intent on, aim at/for

   • ask for (something) from someone.

     synonyms:

     ask for, request, solicit, call for, entreat, beg for, petition for, appeal for,apply for, put in for

   • search for and find someone or something.

re·fine·ment

riˈfīnmənt/

noun

noun: refinement

1. 1.

   the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

   synonyms:

   purification, refining, processing, treatment, treating

   • the improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes.

     plural noun: refinements

     synonyms:

     improvement, polishing, honing, fine-tuning, touching up, finishing off,revision, editing, reworking

   • cultured elegance in behavior or manner.

     synonyms:

     style, elegance, finesse, polish, sophistication, urbanity;

   • sophisticated and superior good taste.