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verb
- 1. attempt to find (something): "they came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds" Similar
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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.:
seek. verb. ˈsēk. sought ˈsȯt ; seeking. Synonyms of seek. 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.
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.
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.
Definition of seek verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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."
SEEK definition: 1. to try to find or get something: 2. to try to do something: . Learn more.
seek meaning, definition, what is seek: to try to achieve or get something: Learn 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.
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 [...]
