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

  • (..) ls that correct. Mr. Harding? Yes. That's correct. He also thinks he may have given her reason... ...to seek sexual attention elsewhere. but he wasn't able to say how. Mr. Harding has been heard to say to his wite: ''l hate you. ''l don't ever want to see you again. (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest