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verb
- 1. attempt to find (something): "they came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds"
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: to make a search or inquiry.
SEEK definition: 1. to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object: 2. to ask…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of seek verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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. The origins of the word seek go back to the Latin word sagire, which means "to perceive keenly by scent."
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.
SEEK definition: 1. to try to find or get something: 2. to try to do something: . Learn more.
seek meaning, definition, what is seek: to try to achieve or get something: Learn more.
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.
