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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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   SEEK definition: 1. to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object: 2. to ask…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › seekSeek Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : to make a search or inquiry.

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

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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.

5. 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.

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

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   1. To try to locate or discover; search for: animals seeking prey. 2. To endeavor to obtain or reach: seek a college education. 3. To go to or toward: Water seeks its own level. 4. To inquire for; request: seek directions from a police officer. 5. To try; endeavor: seek to do good. v.intr. To make a search or investigation: Seek and you will find.

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

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   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.

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."

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

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   SEEK definition: 1. to try to find or get something: 2. to try to do something: . Learn more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › seekseek | meaning of seek in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    seek meaning, definition, what is seek: to try to achieve or get something: Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySEEK - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. If you seek something such as a job or a place to live, you try to find one. [formal] [...] 2. When someone seeks something, they try to obtain it. [formal] [...] 3. If you seek someone's help or advice, you contact them in order to ask for it. [formal] [...] More. Conjugations of 'seek' present simple: I seek, you seek [...]