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to seek
01
to try to find a particular thing or person
Transitive: to seek sth
Examples
The detective regularly seeks clues to solve complex cases.
02
to try to get or achieve something
Transitive: to seek something abstract
Examples
She sought a promotion at work by taking on more responsibilities.
03
to make an effort to achieve or obtain something
Transitive: to seek to do sth
Examples
She sought to improve her skills by practicing every day.
04
to request for information
Transitive: to seek information
Examples
She sought directions to the nearest gas station from a local resident.
05
to travel or go to a specific place
Transitive: to seek a place
Old useExamples
He sought the nearest hospital after injuring his leg.
Seek
01
the movement of a disk's read/write head to a specific data track
Examples
The drive 's seek took longer due to fragmentation.
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