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Definition seek in British English

seek verb

[transitive] verb
/siːk/
1

to ask for something, or to try to get something

Example

Seek medical advice if symptoms last more than a week.

Example

Hundreds of people sought refuge in the British Embassy.

Example

You must first seek permission before publishing their names.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
1.1

to ask for something from a law court

Example

The boy's parents are seeking damages from the health authority.

Example

Colbak sought an injunction to force Bell to change the ads.

Synonyms and related words
affirm allow all rise
1.2

to ask people to vote for something

Example

The Mayor will not seek re-election.

Example

a referendum seeking public approval for major constitutional change

Synonyms and related words
ballot rigging by-election campaign
2

to try to find something or someone that you need in your life

Example

To be eligible, you must show that you are actively seeking employment.

Example

Many single people are seeking that special someone.

Synonyms and related words
go through look out for seek out
2.1

to try to find something such as an answer or a reason

Example

I think he was seeking some meaning in his life.

Example

We do not always find what we seek.

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
Definition seek in British English