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

  • (..) to see George Washington? Yeah. She was into it. Hey, Pea-buddy. Hey. Where's Penny? Playing hide-and-seek. Pooping. Pooping. Playing hide and seek. Well, which is it? Uh... (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman