seek
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /siːk/
KK: /sik/
intransitive verb
Definition
To look for something or try to find it.
Example
She decided to seek help from a professional.
Tense Forms
Past: sought
Past Participle: sought
Conversation
I've been thinking about what I really want to do with my life.
That's a big question! Have you started to seek some answers?
Not really, but I feel like I need to seek more opportunities.
Yeah, exploring different paths can really help you figure it out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
search
look
hunt
Antonyms
avoid
ignore
shun
transitive verb
Definition
To try to find or obtain something, often by searching or asking for it.
Example
She decided to seek help from a professional.
Tense Forms
Past: sought
Past Participle: sought
Conversation
I decided to seek out a new hobby this year.
That's cool! What are you thinking about trying?
Maybe photography, I really want to seek beautiful places to capture.
Root Explanation
Seek → This word originates from Old English 'sēcan', meaning to go in search of or to look for. The word 'seek' means to actively look for something or someone.
Memory Tip
Think of going on a journey to 'look for' something — that's what it means to seek.
Visually Confused Words
steek
smeek
sleek
see
upseek
streek
smeeky
sleeky