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
In the twentieth century, international treaties and institutions sought to ban war …—
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seeker
noun
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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No charges have been filed The search warrant does not allege that a crime has occurred, but states investigators are seeking records to determine whether city resources were used in violation of state law governing misconduct in public office.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
The Russian leader struck a tone of economic optimism during his remarks, seeking to project confidence despite ongoing challenges fueled by Western sanctions and the effects of his war in Ukraine.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
Their son, Nick, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and there are reports that California might even seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2025
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
The Russian leader struck a tone of economic optimism during his remarks, seeking to project confidence despite ongoing challenges fueled by Western sanctions and the effects of his war in Ukraine.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
Their son, Nick, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and there are reports that California might even seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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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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