Seek

/ˈsiːk/ · verb

Meaning

(ambitransitive) To try to find; to look for; to search for..

Definitions by Sense

1. (ambitransitive) To try to find; to look for; to search for.
2. (transitive) To ask for; to solicit; to beseech.
3. (transitive) To try to acquire or gain; to strive after; to aim at.
4. (intransitive, obsolete) To go, move, travel (in a given direction).
5. (transitive) To try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.
6. (intransitive, sometimes proscribed) To attempt, endeavour, try
7. (intransitive, computing) To navigate through a data stream.
8. (computing) The operation of navigating through a stream.

Example Sentences

I seek wisdom.

Not long ago, it was difficult to produce photographs of tiny creatures with every part in focus.[…]A photo processing technique called focus stacking has changed that. Developed as a tool to electronically combine the sharpest bits of multiple digital images, focus stacking is a boon to biologists seeking full focus on a micron scale.

I seek forgiveness through repentance.

Others, tempting him, sought of him a sign.

“My, my! It is indeed a long way yet, look you!” said the pleasant woman of whom I sought directions.

I sought my fortune on the goldfields.

I can no longer seek fame or glory, nor can I help trying to get rid of my riches, which separate me from my fellow-creatures.

But persecution sought the lives of men of this character.

Synonyms for seek

Antonyms for seek

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Word Forms

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