seek
seek
verb \ˈsēk\sought\ˈsȯt\seek·ing
Definition 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 <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 — Times Literary Supplement>
— seek·er noun
See Examples of SEEK
- 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.
Origin of SEEK
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 12th century
Related to SEEK
Synonyms: cast about (for), cast around (for), chase (down), forage (for), hunt, look up, pursue, quest, search (for or out), shop (for), look for
Related Words: ferret (out), root (out)
Rhymes with SEEK
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