English dictionary
seek
nounPronunciation
siːk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
verb
- inquire for
verb
- try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
verb
- go to or towards
verb
- try to get or reach
verb
- make an effort or attempt
Example sentences
seek directions from a local
The police are searching for clues
They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
a liquid seeks its own level
seek a position
seek an education
seek happiness
He tried to shake off his fears
The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
The police attempted to stop the thief
He sought to improve himself
She always seeks to do good in the world