sought ˈsȯt 
; seeking
; seeking
1
: to resort to : go to
2
a
: to go in search of : look for
b
: to try to discover
3
: to ask for : request
seeks advice
4
: to try to acquire or gain : aim at
seek fame
5
: to make an attempt : try
—used with to and an infinitive
In the twentieth century, international treaties and institutions sought to ban war …—
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seeker noun
Examples of seek in a Sentence
The office is seeking a salesperson. The prince is seeking a wife. Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies. You should visit your doctor and seek his advice. You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath. The church is seeking donations. He sought revenge for his son's murder. During the war, she sought asylum in Spain. They sought refuge in Canada. The company is seeking new ways to improve service.
Recent Examples on the Web
Japan, which has been ramping up defense spending in recent years, is seeking to counter regional security threats and support partner countries during wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. —Sam Meredith,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 The report builds on previous work at the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed legacy contractors to produce weapons faster, introduced accountability for delays and sought to foster competition among firms competing for Defense Department (DOD) contracts. —Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026 While there are only two female candidates, pressure for a madam secretary-general continues, including from Guterres, who has sought to achieve gender equality in his administration. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 In addition to the financial burdens of HEVC licensing, the risk of lawsuits from patent holders can deter companies from seeking HEVC support. —ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek
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Sam Meredith,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 The report builds on previous work at the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed legacy contractors to produce weapons faster, introduced accountability for delays and sought to foster competition among firms competing for Defense Department (DOD) contracts. —Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026 While there are only two female candidates, pressure for a madam secretary-general continues, including from Guterres, who has sought to achieve gender equality in his administration. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 In addition to the financial burdens of HEVC licensing, the risk of lawsuits from patent holders can deter companies from seeking HEVC support. —ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek
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seek
verb
sought ˈsȯt ; seeking
; seeking
1
: to go to
seek the shade on a sunny day
2
a
: to go in search of : look for
seek out the guilty person
b
: to try to discover
seek the truth
3
: to ask for : request
seeks advice
4
: to try to acquire or gain : aim at
seeking public office
5
: to make an attempt : try
seek to find a way
sought to improve my work
seeker noun
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