Seek: meaning, definitions and examples

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seek

 

[ siหk ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to search for

To attempt to find something by looking or asking for it. Seeking can involve a physical search, a mental search, or a search for information.

Synonyms

look for, pursue, search

Examples of usage

  • I am seeking a new job opportunity.
  • She sought advice from her friends.
  • The detective is seeking clues to solve the case.
Context #2 | Noun

a quest or pursuit

An act of seeking or pursuing something. It can refer to a journey, a mission, or a goal that someone is striving to achieve.

Synonyms

mission, pursuit, quest

Examples of usage

  • His seek for knowledge led him to travel the world.
  • The seek for justice was long and arduous.
  • She embarked on a seek for inner peace.

Translations

Translations of the word "seek" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น procurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช suchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szukaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽขใ™ (sagasu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chercher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ buscar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aramak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐพ๋‹ค (chajda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุจุญุซ ุนู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hledat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hฤพadaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏปๆ‰พ (xรบnzhวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iskati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะทะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ”แƒ‘แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axtarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ buscar

Etymology

The word 'seek' has origins in Old English 'sฤ“can', meaning 'to go in search of'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to searching, pursuing, or striving for something. The concept of seeking has been integral to human behavior and exploration throughout history, driving individuals to discover new territories, ideas, and experiences.

See also: beseech, seeker, seekers, seeking, sought.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,674, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.