seek
verb (used with object), sought, seek·ing.
verb (used without object), sought, seek·ing.
Origin of seek
Synonyms for seek
Related Words for seek
pursue, follow, investigate, explore, undertake, offer, request, solicit, scout, inquire, scratch, fish, hunt, prowl, root, dragnet, quest, fan, nose, delveExamples from the Web for seek
Contemporary Examples of seek
But on Thursday Boxer triggered a Golden State political earthquake, announcing that she would not seek a fifth term in 2016.
Parents who want to transfer custody of a child to someone other than a relative must seek permission from a judge.
We ought to seek Chinese cooperation in a response to this North Korean act of aggression.
The birds will seek us out and they will use no logic we know.
But on Monday Portman said that he would not run for president, choosing to seek reelection in Ohio.
Historical Examples of seek
I fly to seek a kindlier sphere, Since thou hast ceased to love me here.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
Pericles went to seek his son, and found him reclining on the couch where he had left him.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
He resolved at once to seek her and give his love freedom to tell itself.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom.
There is world enough for all to seek their happiness in their own way.