seek (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /siːk/
Definition
To try to find or get something.
Examples
I am seeking advice on this matter.
They are seeking to improve their performance.
Many people seek happiness in their lives.
How to Use seek
- seek out (phrasal verb)
- To search for and find someone or something, especially when this requires effort. — "He decided to seek out the best restaurants in the city."
- seek after (prepositional phrase)
- To try to find or obtain something. — "Many people seek after wealth and fame."
- seek for (prepositional phrase)
- To look for or try to find something (often used in older or more formal contexts). — "They seek for justice in the courts."
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