Seek (Verb)
Meaning 1
Go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The team will seek a sponsorship deal to fund their new project.
- After months of preparation, she finally sought to launch her own business.
- He sought to resolve the conflict peacefully through negotiations.
- The university seeks to recruit talented students from all over the world.
- She seeks to become a top-ranked tennis player by the end of next season.
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Meaning 3
Try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 4
Inquire for; "seek directions from a local".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Meaning 5
Try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Hyponyms
- Grope
- Divine
- Scour
- Hunt
- Feel
- Leave No Stone Unturned
- Gather
- Grub
- Quest After
- Want
- Fish
- Pursue
- Dredge
- Finger
- Shop
- Browse
- Quest For
- Seek Out