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seek

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb

pl: nullpast: soughtpp: soughting: seekingcomp: nullsup: null

This word carries a sense of purposeful, often prolonged effort. It is significantly more formal than search or look for, appearing frequently in legal, academic, or spiritual contexts. It suggests a quest or a high-stakes pursuit rather than a casual search for misplaced keys.

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[someone][something]

To attempt to find or obtain something.

"They seek a new location for the office."

Transitive Verb

[someone]

To ask someone for help, advice, or permission.

"You should seek legal counsel before signing."

Intransitive Verb

To search or look for something without a specified object.

"The rescue team continued to seek throughout the night."

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