To seek
Example: She sought help from a teacher.
Definition
"To seek" means to actively look for, try to obtain, or endeavor to find something or someone. It involves making an effort to discover or acquire what is desired, such as information, help, or an object, often through intentional searching or asking.
Etymology
The verb "to seek" originates from the Old English word "sēcan," which meant to go to, search for, or look for. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages and has been used in English for over a thousand years. Did you know that "seek" has maintained much of its original meaning throughout history?
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"To seek" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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