seek synonyms

seek

v.

  1. To look for

    investigate, explore, search for, delve for, gun for, bob for, dig for, ransack for, fish for, go gunning for, look around for, look about for, look up, hunt up, sniff out, dig out, hunt out, root out, smell around, go after, run after, see after, prowl after, go in pursuit of, go in search of.

  2. To try

    endeavor, strive for, attempt; see try 1.

  3. To find out

    query, inquire, solicit; see ask 1.

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