sought
ˈsȯt 
; seeking
; seeking
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
D. M. Potter1
: to make a search or inquiry
2
a
: to be sought
b
: to be lacking
in critical judgment … they were sadly to seek—The Times Literary Supplement (London)
The Times Literary Supplement (London)
seeker
noun
Synonyms
Examples of seek in a Sentence
The office is seeking a salesperson.
The prince is seeking a wife.
Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies.
You should visit your doctor and seek his advice.
You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath.
The church is seeking donations.
He sought revenge for his son's murder.
During the war, she sought asylum in Spain.
They sought refuge in Canada.
The company is seeking new ways to improve service.
Recent Examples on the Web
Republican lawmakers in Congress have attacked the program, which Biden has sought $8 billion to expand.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
All lawsuits are seeking jury trials and asking for an unspecified amount of compensation and punitive damages.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
His testimony could corroborate Cohen's, which the defense is already seeking to discredit.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Baldwin’s lawyers are now seeking to have the indictment thrown out, alleging violations of court orders and other defects in the grand jury process.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
In 2022, it was reported that the victims who said they were assaulted by the physician were seeking over $1 billion from the FBI, according to Associated Press.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Now Beckham is seeking more than $14 million in damages, not including interest, the Times wrote.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Whether facing urgent health issues, seeking routine care, or requiring prescription medications, agents can now rest assured knowing their furry companions are in capable hands.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
The new policy will apply to students seeking admission in fall 2025, Harvard said in a statement Thursday, backtracking from an earlier decision to make testing optional for several more years.
—Janet Lorin, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
All lawsuits are seeking jury trials and asking for an unspecified amount of compensation and punitive damages.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
His testimony could corroborate Cohen's, which the defense is already seeking to discredit.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Baldwin’s lawyers are now seeking to have the indictment thrown out, alleging violations of court orders and other defects in the grand jury process.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
In 2022, it was reported that the victims who said they were assaulted by the physician were seeking over $1 billion from the FBI, according to Associated Press.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Now Beckham is seeking more than $14 million in damages, not including interest, the Times wrote.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Whether facing urgent health issues, seeking routine care, or requiring prescription medications, agents can now rest assured knowing their furry companions are in capable hands.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
The new policy will apply to students seeking admission in fall 2025, Harvard said in a statement Thursday, backtracking from an earlier decision to make testing optional for several more years.
—Janet Lorin, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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seek
verb
sought
ˈsȯt
; seeking
; seeking
1
: to go to
seek the shade on a sunny day
2
a
: to go in search of : look for
seek out the guilty person
b
: to try to discover
seek the truth
3
: to ask for : request
seeks advice
4
: to try to acquire or gain : aim at
seeking public office
5
: to make an attempt : try
seek to find a way
sought to improve my work
seeker
noun
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