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

  • (..) - Small finger. Thank God for rednecks. This is a really big truck, and these are really big gun. Take your time. You know they say "He who seeks revenge should remember to dig two graves". Alright, two graves. One for the big chick, one for the little chick. You're scary happy. (..)
    2009 Zombieland