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
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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Both parties, Liberal and Conservative, have sought to integrate Canada with international trade and security systems.
—Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Whether there are other outlets from which workers can seek redress is unclear.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Both parties, Liberal and Conservative, have sought to integrate Canada with international trade and security systems.
—Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Whether there are other outlets from which workers can seek redress is unclear.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
The Trump administration sought to dismantle USAID, terminating thousands of contracts and placing workers on leave.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek. Accessed 8 Jul. 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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