Seek

usgb/siːk/
verb

To look for something or someone.

He is seeking a job in the city.
Visual representation of "seek" - To look for something or someone

Often appears as...

  • seek help
  • seek advice
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Seek as Search

'Seek' indicates an active effort to find something, often requiring time or effort.

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They set out to seek the hidden treasure.
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Beyond Physical

'Seek' isn't always physical; it can imply searching for abstract things like 'the truth.'

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Philosophers seek the fundamental truths of existence.
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