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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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   The meaning of SEEK is to resort to : go to. How to use seek in a sentence.

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

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   6 meanings: 1. to try to find by searching; look for 2. to try to obtain or acquire 3. to attempt (to do something); try 4. to.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionseek verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   to seek funding for a project; He was desperately seeking a way to see her again. Employers are seeking further clarification of the proposals. It is best to seek a compromise rather than a perfect solution. Lawyers are seeking an out-of-court settlement. The police are seeking independent confirmation of certain details of the story.

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

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   Seek definition: to go in search or quest of. See examples of SEEK used in a sentence.

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

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   Define seek. seek synonyms, seek pronunciation, seek translation, English dictionary definition of seek. v. sought , seek·ing , seeks v. tr. 1. To try to locate or discover; search for: animals seeking prey. 2. To endeavor to obtain or reach: seek a college...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › seekSeek - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   seek: 1 v try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of Synonyms: look for , search Types: show 22 types... hide 22 types... drag , dredge search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost finger search for on the computer fumble , grope feel about uncertainly or blindly divine search by divining, as if ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › seekSEEK | 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.yourdictionary.com › seekSeek Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Seek definition: To try to locate or discover; search for.

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

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    From Longman Business Dictionary seek /siːk/ verb (past tense and past participle sought) /sɔːtsɒːt/ [ transitive] to try to get or achieve something Even while takeover talks were in progress, the company sought other potential buyers. Benefit claimants are asked to prove they are activelyseeking work. seek to do something The directors ...