Synonyms of seek

seek

verb

ˈsēk 

1

as in to pursue

to go in search of

Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursue
• hunt
• search (for or out)
• chase (down)
• quest
• look up
• shop (for)
• look for
• cast about (for)
• forage (for)
• cast around (for)
• ferret (out)
• root (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• hide
• ignore
• neglect

2

as in to request

to make a request for

came seeking financial advice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• request
• desire
• require
• quest
• urge
• speak (for)
• call (for)
• demand
• sue (for)
• invite
• solicit
• plead (for)
• ask (for)
• claim
• apply (for)
• invoke
• wish (for)
• bespeak
• importune
• beg (for)
• enjoin
• press (for)
• insist (on)
• clamor (for)
• exact
• petition (for)
• requisition

3

as in to try

to make an effort to do

seek to find the best solution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• try
• attempt
• strive
• endeavor
• shoot at
• essay
• hope
• assay
• struggle
• have a go at
• aim
• undertake
• work
• fight
• try one's hand (at)
• aspire
• toil
• trouble
• assume
• take up
• strain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drop
• quit
• give up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seek

Shortly thereafter, a second victim arrived at an area hospital seeking treatment for gunshot injuries, according to police. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Flock cameras have been vandalized in communities around the country recently, including Conway, where officials recently sought to move the cameras from poles provided by Flock and mount them on light or utility poles. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

Fields has opted not to seek reelection to Congress and instead is pursuing a seat in the state Senate. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

The company is seeking retroactive approval for the changes that had already been started. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026