seek
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.
to try or attempt (usually followed by an infinitive): to seek to convince a person.
to go to: to seek a place to rest.
to ask for; request: to seek advice.
Archaic. to search or explore.
to make inquiry.
Idioms about seek
be sought after, to be desired or in demand: Graduates in the physical sciences are most sought after by employers these days.
Origin of seek
1Other words for seek
Other words from seek
- outseek, verb (used with object), out·sought, out·seek·ing.
- re·seek, verb (used with object), re·sought, re·seek·ing.
- un·seek·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for seek
/ (siːk) /
(when intr, 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
an archaic word for explore
Origin of seek
1Derived forms of seek
- seeker, noun
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Other Idioms and Phrases with seek
see play hide and seek.
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