Seek out

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verb

To look for or try to find something or someone.

I decided to seek out a new job.
Visual representation of "seek out" - To look for or try to find something or someone

Often appears as...

  • seek out advice
  • seek out help
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Active Effort

Implies taking initiative beyond casual looking, involving determination and action.

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She had to seek out the best schools for her children’s education.
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Beyond Surface

Often means looking for something not immediately obvious or available.

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To improve, he had to seek out feedback, not just wait for it.
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Specific Goal

Used when there is a clear aim or purpose in the search.

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The detective had to seek out clues that were missed at first glance.
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