seek

Definition

  • verb: to search for (someone or something)
  • verb: to resort to
  • used with 'to' and an infinitive
  • synonyms: sick, solicit, beseech

Examples

  • You should 'seek' medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath.

  • thrill-'seeking' travelers [=travelers who want to have very exciting/thrilling experiences]

  • They are 'seeking compensation/damages' [=they are trying to get money] for their loss.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the world will be in great danger, from the secret society known as the Illuminati - devious dangerous men who seek to fulfil an ancient prophecy by reuniting the two halves and attaining the triangle's awesome and terrible powers. This you must prevent at all costs. So, Lara, I am asking you (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider