Seek - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |siːk|  American pronunciation of the word seek
Brit.  |siːk|  British pronunciation of the word seek
irregular verb:  p.t. — sought  p.p. — sought

noun

- the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

verb

- try to get or reach
seek a position
seek an education
seek happiness
- try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of (syn: search)
- make an effort or attempt (syn: assay, attempt, essay, try)
She always seeks to do good in the world
- go to or towards
a liquid seeks its own level
- inquire for
seek directions from a local

Extra examples

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.

They sought brake and thicket, in vain.

She sought consolation.

Do you think the President will seek re-election?

Thousands of people crossed the border, seeking refuge from the war.

He sought revenge against Surkov for separating him from his wife and son.

Phrasal verbs

seek out  — look for a specific person or thing

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: seek
he/she/it: seeks
present participle: seeking
past tense: sought
past participle: sought
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