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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The bill would require people seeking state fireworks licenses to submit local permits as part of their applications.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Most Americans are seeking residency and citizenship investment opportunities in Europe.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Also, Texas Tech officials are not going to be seeking a return of money already paid to Sorsby, with sources noting that the quarterback had already taken home a significant amount of earnings.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Initiative, dubbed a ‘Swiss Brexit,’ sought binding limits by 2050, forcing strict curbs on asylum, family reunification and work permits, potentially dismantling Switzerland’s deal on free movement of people and close EU ties.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Most Americans are seeking residency and citizenship investment opportunities in Europe.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Also, Texas Tech officials are not going to be seeking a return of money already paid to Sorsby, with sources noting that the quarterback had already taken home a significant amount of earnings.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Initiative, dubbed a ‘Swiss Brexit,’ sought binding limits by 2050, forcing strict curbs on asylum, family reunification and work permits, potentially dismantling Switzerland’s deal on free movement of people and close EU ties.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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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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