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   seek

   /sēk/

   verb

   • 1. attempt to find (something): "they came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds"
   • ▪ attempt or desire to obtain or achieve (something): "the new regime sought his extradition"
   • ▪ ask for (something) from someone: "he sought help from the police"
   • ▪ 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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › seekSeek Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : to make a search or inquiry.

3. 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.

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

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   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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishseek verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of seek verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › seekSeek Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   verb. seeking, seeks, sought. To try to find; search for; look for. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To look for someone or something. Webster's New World. To endeavor to obtain or reach. Seek a college education. American Heritage. To go to; resort to. To seek the woods for peace. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSEEK | 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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › seekseek - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    seek meaning, definition, what is seek: to try to achieve or get something: Learn more.