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to seek
01
to try to find a particular thing or person
Transitive: to seek sth
Example
The detective regularly seeks clues to solve complex cases.
Students often seek information in the library for their research projects.
02
to try to get or achieve something
Transitive: to seek something abstract
Example
She sought a promotion at work by taking on more responsibilities.
The team sought victory in the final match of the tournament.
03
to make an effort to achieve or obtain something
Transitive: to seek to do sth
Example
She sought to improve her skills by practicing every day.
He sought to understand the complex concept by reading more about it.
04
to request for information
Transitive: to seek information
Example
She sought directions to the nearest gas station from a local resident.
He sought information about the upcoming event at the front desk.
05
to travel or go to a specific place
Transitive: to seek a place
Old useExample
He sought the nearest hospital after injuring his leg.
The tourists sought the famous landmark.
Seek
01
the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
