Seek

Pronunciation: /sik/

Definitions of seek

verb to attempt or desire to obtain or achieve something

Example Sentences

A1 I seek help when I don't understand something.

A2 She seeks advice from her friends before making a decision.

B1 The detective sought clues to solve the mystery.

B2 The company is seeking new investors to expand their business.

C1 He sought out the best experts in the field to collaborate on the project.

C2 The artist seeks perfection in every detail of her work.

Examples of seek in a Sentence

formal The company will seek new opportunities for growth in the international market.

informal I'm seeking a new job that offers better pay and benefits.

slang She's always seeking drama wherever she goes.

figurative In times of trouble, we often seek solace in the company of loved ones.

Grammatical Forms of seek

• past tense: sought
• plural: seeks
• comparative: seeker
• superlative: seekest
• present tense: seek
• future tense: will seek
• perfect tense: have sought
• continuous tense: seeking
• singular: seeks
• positive degree: seek
• infinitive: to seek
• gerund: seeking
• participle: sought

Origin and Evolution of seek

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'seek' originated from the Old English word 'sēcan' which meant 'to go in search of, pursue'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seek' has retained its original meaning of searching or pursuing something, but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to indicate striving for a goal or outcome.