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

  • (..) Heaven I'm in heaven And my heart beats so That I can hardly speak And I seem to find The happiness I seek When we're out together Dancing cheek to cheek Why, they's angels. Angels, just like up in heaven. I'll be all right, fellas. (..)
    1999 The Green Mile
  • (..) JERRY: I'm in heaven And my heart beats so That I can hardly speak And I seem to find The happiness I seek When we're out together Dancing cheek to cheek Heaven I'm in heaven And the cares that hung around me (..)
    1999 The Green Mile