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

  • (..) We need you here. Why have you come? Do you not know? It is but a shadow and a thought that you love. I cannot give you what you seek. I have wished you joy since first I saw you. Just where do you think you're off to? Not this time. - This time you must stay, Gimli. (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • (..) I have seen more than you know. With your left hand you would use me as a shield against Mordor. And with your right you'd seek to supplant me. I know who rides with Théoden of Rohan. Oh, yes. Word has reached my ears of this Aragorn, son of Arathorn. And I tell you now, I will not bow (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King