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.
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Early Friday, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero had sought to assuage concerned citizens about the blackout Thursday evening, which was already the nation’s worst in at least two years.
—Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The lawsuit is also seeking class action status on behalf other persons and entities who are similarly situated, the release states.
—Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Focus on employees Chipotle has sought to position itself as a worker-friendly place through actions that include wage boosts in 2021 to bring the average for restaurant employees to $15 an hour.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
The emerging picture of Mexico seeking to lead on climate issues comes after months of eagerness and anticipation following Sheinbaum’s election.
—Justin Worland / Mexico City, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
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Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The lawsuit is also seeking class action status on behalf other persons and entities who are similarly situated, the release states.
—Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Focus on employees Chipotle has sought to position itself as a worker-friendly place through actions that include wage boosts in 2021 to bring the average for restaurant employees to $15 an hour.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
The emerging picture of Mexico seeking to lead on climate issues comes after months of eagerness and anticipation following Sheinbaum’s election.
—Justin Worland / Mexico City, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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