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to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object: "Are you actively seeking jobs?" she asked. Hundreds of dissidents are seeking refuge / asylum in the US embassy. Synonyms. hunt (SEARCH) look (SEARCH) search. B2 [ T ] to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc.:
transitive verb. 1. : to resort to : go to. 2. a. : to go in search of : look for. b. : to try to discover. 3. : to ask for : request. seeks advice. 4. : to try to acquire or gain : aim at. seek fame. 5. : to make an attempt : try used with to and an infinitive. governments … seek to keep the bulk of their people contented D. M. Potter.
seek. / siːk / verb. whenintr, often foll by for or after to try to find by searching; look for. to seek a solution. also intr to try to obtain or acquire. to seek happiness. to attempt (to do something); try. I'm only seeking to help. also intr to enquire about or request (something) to seek help. to go or resort to. to seek the garden for peace.
Definition of seek verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
verb. seeking, seeks, sought. To try to find; search for; look for. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To look for someone or something. Webster's New World. To endeavor to obtain or reach. Seek a college education. American Heritage. To go to; resort to. To seek the woods for peace. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
If you seek someone's help or advice, you contact them in order to ask for it. [formal] Always seek professional legal advice before entering into any agreement. [VERB noun] On important issues, they seek a second opinion. [VERB noun] The couple have sought help from marriage guidance counsellors.
