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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quit
• drop
• give up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seek

The court documents note that the former couple is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, daughter Alara, 6, and son Kashton, who turns 3 later this month. —Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 21 June 2025

Italian heavyweights Inter Milan, still seeking their first win of the tournament, were held to a 1-1 draw by Monterrey in their opener. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025

But your brain might still seek patterns to overcome. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025