Seek
WordNet
noun
(1) The movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
verb
(2) Inquire for
"Seek directions from a local"
(3) Try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
"The police are searching for clues"
"They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"
(4) Go to or towards
"A liquid seeks its own level"
(5) Try to get or reach
"Seek a position"
"Seek an education"
"Seek happiness"
(6) Make an effort or attempt
"He tried to shake off his fears"
"The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"
"The police attempted to stop the thief"
"He sought to improve himself"
"She always seeks to do good in the world"
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Etymology
From , with influence from , whence the hard /k/ sound (compare ).
Verb
- To try to find, to look for, to search.
- I seek wisdom.
- To inquire for; to ask for; to solicit; to beseech.
- 1960, Lobsang Rampa, The Rampa Story:
- “My, my! It is indeed a long way yet, look you!” said the pleasant woman of whom I sought directions.
- To try to acquire or gain; to strive after; to aim at.
- 1880, George Q. Cannon, How the Gospel is Preached By the Elders, etc.:
- But persecution sought the lives of men of this character.
- 1886, Constantine Popoff, translation of Leo Tolstoy's What I Believe:
- I can no longer seek fame or glory, nor can I help trying to get rid of my riches, which separate me from my fellow-creatures.
- To go, move, travel (in a given direction).
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book V:
- Ryght so he sought [...] towarde Sandewyche where he founde before hym many galyard knyghtes [...].
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book V: