Fish (Verb)
Meaning 1
Seek indirectly; "fish for compliments".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She often fishes for sympathy by telling her sad story to anyone who will listen.
- The speaker was accused of fishing for applause when he repeatedly asked if he was doing a good job.
- In his attempt to get a promotion, he started fishing for opportunities by networking with higher-ups.
- Her constant need for reassurance made it seem like she was fishing for compliments on social media.
- People who fish for praise are rarely taken seriously in professional settings.
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Meaning 2
Catch or try to catch fish or shellfish; "I like to go fishing on weekends".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The father took his son to the lake to fish for the first time.
- She enjoyed fishing off the dock at her family's summer home.
- The men went out to fish in the early morning hours.
- My grandfather liked to fish in the nearby river when he was younger.
- In the summer, we would fish for shrimp in the shallow waters.