seek

/sˈiːk/

/ˈsik/

to seek

MAIN VERB

to try to find something or someone

synonyms : look for

to try to get or achieve something

make an effort or attempt

synonyms : assay

inquire for

go to or towards

Seek

the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

Examples

1. The sad child sought comfort in the arms of his mother.

2. My uncle is seeking employment as a mechanic.

3. The artist sought to abstract the essence of nature in her paintings.

4. I seek someone with the heart of fire, not some commoner who lacks the courage of his own convictions.