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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, a verb that can mean to search for something, to ask for advice or help, or to try to do something. See how to use seek in different contexts and sentences with synonyms and translations.

   • English (US)

     SEEK meaning: 1. to try to find or get something, especially...

   • Seek: Russian Translation

     SEEK translate: искать , пытаться, добиваться . Learn more...

   • Seek Spanish Translation

     SEEK translate: buscar, buscar. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Seek, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SEEK definicja: 1. to try to find or get something,...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     SEEK translate: tìm, tìm kiếm, cố gắng đạt được. Learn more...

   • Portuguese Translation

     SEEK translate: procurar, desejar, obter, procurar. Learn...

   • Simplified

     SEEK translate: 搜寻, 寻找；寻求（尤指非物质的东西）, 请求;要求, 试图, 试图；设法. Learn...

   • Traditional

     SEEK translate: 搜尋, 尋找；尋求（尤指非物質的東西）, 請求;要求, 試圖, 試圖；設法. Learn...

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

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › seekSEEK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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. to go to: to seek a place to rest.

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

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   Definition of seek verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › seekSeek - definition of seek by The Free Dictionary

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSEEK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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