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

Plus, fear of judgment can discourage people from seeking care in the first place. — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Short lived acquisition Once seen as a blueprint for Chinese startups seeking global reach, Manus has become a cautionary tale for companies squeezed between regulators in Beijing and Washington. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

However, his popularity declined after his re-election in 2010 over allegations of bribery, corruption and the stifling of freedoms, leading to his defeat while seeking a third term in 2015. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a 36-year-old man who was last seen nearly three months ago. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026