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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 for

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEEK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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

    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.

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

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

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

    verb (used with object) , sought, seek·ing. 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. to go to:

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

    Definition of 'seek' seek. (siːk ) Word forms: seeks , seeking , sought. 1. verb B2. If you seek something such as a job or a place to live, you try to find one. [formal] They have had to seek work as labourers. [VERB noun] Four people who sought refuge in the Italian embassy have left voluntarily. [VERB noun]

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

    make an effort or attempt. “He sought to improve himself” “She always seeks to do good in the world” synonyms: assay, attempt, essay, try. see more.

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

    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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSEEK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    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

    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.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › seekseek - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    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 fol. 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 ...