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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. See 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.

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5. 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.

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   Seek means to try to find or discover something by searching or questioning. It can also mean to attempt, request, or go to a place. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

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

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   When you seek something, you try to find it. It's possible to seek fame, or snacks, or a college degree, or approval — as long as you're looking for it, or longing for it, you're seeking it. The origins of the word seek go back to the Latin word sagire, which means "to perceive keenly by scent."