To seek meaning in English

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Definition

to seek: to search for, to look for verb
The detective is seeking the truth about the accident.
Bruno is desperately seeking a girlfriend.

This is an irregular verb:
I seek / I sought / I have sought

UK: The verb "to seek" is irregular: seek/sought/sought.
US: Seek and ye shall find.

Examples

  • "I did spill some coffee on my slacks, but I think I saved the receipt (for the coffee and the pants) so I can seek proper remuneration."
  • "I saw your ad on Craigsboard and I am seeking a roommate."
  • "I left my small village in Guanajuato to seek a fortune for my family."
  • "The proceeds of the banquet are donated to charities who promote the smelling arts and to research projects seeking the cure for Anosmia."
  • "To be honest, I'm surprised you have sought such extreme measures in your attempts to negotiate."
  • "You'll find the answers you are seeking within."
  • "The Delavigne Corporation, a worldwide leader in cosmetics, seeks an experienced, qualified professional to manage the new customer service department in San Francisco."
  • "Chuk-Chuk : Brother Jones, sometimes the answer you are seeking is the question itself."
  • "You should seek mental help."
  • "I am actively seeking an executive assistant opportunity in a demanding, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment such as the Delavigne Corporation."
  • "At this particular point in time, I will make it public that you, Philip Cheeter, the most macho of Delavigne employees, are currently seeking psychological help."
  • "Accomplished singer/songwriter seeks to work in an accounts department."

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