seek

verb

ˈsēk

sought ˈsȯt How to pronounce seek (audio)

; seeking

transitive verb

: to resort to : go to

: to go in search of : look for

: to try to discover

: to ask for : request

seeks advice

: to try to acquire or gain : aim at

seek fame

: to make an attempt : try

—used with to and an infinitive

governments … seek to keep the bulk of their people contented

D. M. Potter

intransitive verb

: to make a search or inquiry

: to be sought

: to be lacking

in critical judgment … they were sadly to seek

The Times Literary Supplement (London)

seeker noun

Example Sentences

The office is seeking a salesperson. The prince is seeking a wife. Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies. You should visit your doctor and seek his advice. You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath. The church is seeking donations. He sought revenge for his son's murder. During the war, she sought asylum in Spain. They sought refuge in Canada. The company is seeking new ways to improve service. See More

Recent Examples on the Web An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Sherrod Brown would seek his fourth term in 2024.

Laura Hancock, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 She had been embroiled in an internal party conflict long before that, with numerous Black Democratic candidates opting not to seek the Democratic Party's endorsement in the May primary in protest against party establishment.

The Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2022 His parents and brother decided to take Lawand on an epic and bewildering journey across Europe to seek refuge in England.

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 The filing comes as Linton's lawyers seek her release on bail and potential housing in a mental health treatment facility.

Dan Carson, Chron, 12 Sep. 2022 Shandas pointed out that humans, like most animals, tend to seek shelter in the heat, an instinct that seems sensible but can lead us to risk our lives in superheated indoor spaces.

Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 By contrast, Russia has been forced to seek military supplies from North Korea and Iran, in part due to Western sanctions, Mr. Blinken said.

William Mauldin, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Fioretti has been unsuccessful over several recent campaign cycles since opting not to seek reelection for alderman in 2015, including two runs for mayor of Chicago in 2015 and 2019.

Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Crist also lashed out at DeSantis' possible attempts to seek higher office in the future.

Rick Klein, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

seek

verb

ˈsēk

sought

ˈsȯt

; seeking

: to try to find

seek help

… foxes called to each other, seeking again their lifelong mates.

Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain

: to try to win or get

He sought revenge.

: to make an attempt

Doctors are seeking to find a cure.

单词	seek
释义	seek verb ˈsēk sought ˈsȯt ; seeking 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 intransitive verb 1 : to make a search or inquiry 2 a : to be sought b : to be lacking in critical judgment … they were sadly to seek The Times Literary Supplement (London) seeker noun Synonyms cast about (for) cast around (for) chase (down) forage (for) hunt look up pursue quest search (for or out) shop (for) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The office is seeking a salesperson. The prince is seeking a wife. Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies. You should visit your doctor and seek his advice. You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath. The church is seeking donations. He sought revenge for his son's murder. During the war, she sought asylum in Spain. They sought refuge in Canada. The company is seeking new ways to improve service. See More Recent Examples on the Web An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Sherrod Brown would seek his fourth term in 2024. Laura Hancock, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 She had been embroiled in an internal party conflict long before that, with numerous Black Democratic candidates opting not to seek the Democratic Party's endorsement in the May primary in protest against party establishment. The Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2022 His parents and brother decided to take Lawand on an epic and bewildering journey across Europe to seek refuge in England. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 The filing comes as Linton's lawyers seek her release on bail and potential housing in a mental health treatment facility. Dan Carson, Chron, 12 Sep. 2022 Shandas pointed out that humans, like most animals, tend to seek shelter in the heat, an instinct that seems sensible but can lead us to risk our lives in superheated indoor spaces. Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 By contrast, Russia has been forced to seek military supplies from North Korea and Iran, in part due to Western sanctions, Mr. Blinken said. William Mauldin, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Fioretti has been unsuccessful over several recent campaign cycles since opting not to seek reelection for alderman in 2015, including two runs for mayor of Chicago in 2015 and 2019. Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Crist also lashed out at DeSantis' possible attempts to seek higher office in the future. Rick Klein, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English seken, from Old English sēcan; akin to Old High German suohhen to seek, Latin sagus prophetic, Greek hēgeisthai to lead First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing seek hide-and-go-seek seek damages seek compensation seek one's fortune hide-and-seek seek out seek revenge for take/find/seek refuge hide-and-go-seek seek damages seek compensation seek one's fortune hide-and-seek seek out seek revenge for take/find/seek refuge See More Kids Definition seek verb ˈsēk sought ˈsȯt ; seeking 1 : to try to find seek help … foxes called to each other, seeking again their lifelong mates. Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain 2 : to try to win or get He sought revenge. 3 : to make an attempt Doctors are seeking to find a cure. Choose the Right Synonym for seek seek, search, and hunt mean to look for something. seek may be used in looking for either material or mental things. She's always seeking new friends. I seek the truth. search is used when looking for something in a very careful, thorough way. We searched all over the house for the letter. hunt is used for a long pursuit. I hunted all day for the right present. seek verb 1 as in to pursue to go in search of Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pursue hunt look up quest chase (down) look for search (for or out) cast about (for) forage (for) cast around (for) shop (for) ferret (out) root (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms hide lose ignore neglect 2 as in to request to make a request for came seeking financial advice Synonyms & Similar Words request desire require urge quest invite demand solicit invoke importune claim bespeak enjoin sue (for) plead (for) speak (for) call (for) requisition ask (for) apply (for) clamor (for) exact beg (for) wish (for) press (for) insist (on) petition (for) 3 as in to try to make an effort to do seek to find the best solution Synonyms & Similar Words try attempt strive endeavor shoot at hope struggle essay shoot for aim assay undertake work fight aspire have a go at trouble toil try one's hand (at) take up assume strain Antonyms & Near Antonyms drop quit give up
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seek

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