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

  • (..) Jerry, do me a favor, uh, ring up these amp casters for me. Thank you, my man. In here. We can talk in here. What you seek... is the Pick... of Destiny. I think there's a light switch back here. No, dude, you don't... (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny