seek out

phrasal verb

sought out; seeking out; seeks out
: to search for and find (someone or something)
His parents sought out the best doctors in the field.
White blood cells seek out and destroy infections.

Examples of seek out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even young boys are more likely to seek out girls for emotional support. Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 However, critics pointed out that people in the psilocybin arm of the trial were allowed to seek out additional therapy and even start antidepressants between the administration of psilocybin and the six-month check-in — behaviors that could have also contributed to improvement. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024 While guests at either of the 900-suite sibling resorts may need to seek out personal space or quiet time at the spa, the whole of La Casa de la Playa serves a tranquil and private spa vibe. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 So reach out to people, seek out encouragement and inspiration from friends, and be there for those who need the same, including those who are most vulnerable to the breakdowns in our system. Arianna Huffington, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seek out 

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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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