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   seek

   /siːk/

   verb

   • 1. attempt to find (something): "they came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds" Similar search fortry to findlook forlook about forlook round forlook around forcast about forcast round forcast around forbe on the lookout forbe afterhunt forbe in quest ofquest (after)be in pursuit of
   • ▪ attempt or desire to obtain or achieve (something): "the new regime sought his extradition" Similar try to obtainpursuego afterstrive forgo forpush towardswork towardsbe intent onaim at/forhave as a goalhave as an objectivetryattemptendeavourstriveworkaimaspiredo one's bestset outformal:essay
   • ▪ ask for (something) from someone: "he sought help from the police" Similar ask forrequestsolicitcall oninviteentreatbeg forpetition forappeal forapply forput in for
   • ▪ search for and find someone or something: "it's his job to seek out new customers"
   • ▪ go to (a place): "I sought my bedroom each night to brood over it"

   Word Origin Old Englishsēcan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zieken and German suchen, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sagire ‘perceive by scent’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEEK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of seek as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use seek in different contexts, such as searching for something, asking for advice, or trying to do something.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb seek, which means to go in search of, to try to discover, or to ask for something. See also related phrases and words containing seek.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishseek verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb seek, which means to look for something or somebody, or to ask for something. Find out how to use seek in different contexts, idioms and phrasal verbs.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSEEK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of the verb seek in British and American English. Find out how to use seek with different objects, prepositions and verb forms.

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   to go in search or quest of: to seek the truth. to try to find or discover by searching or questioning: to seek the solution to a problem. to try to obtain: to seek fame. Synonyms: follow, pursue. to try or attempt (usually followed by an infinitive): to seek to convince a person.

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   1. (when: intr, often foll by for or after) to try to find by searching; look for: to seek a solution. 2. ( also intr) to try to obtain or acquire: to seek happiness. 3. to attempt (to do something); try: I'm only seeking to help. 4. ( also intr) to enquire about or request (something): to seek help.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › seekSeek - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. make an effort or attempt. “He sought to improve himself” “She always seeks to do good in the world” synonyms: assay, attempt, essay, try. see more. noun. the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk. see more. Pronunciation. US.