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seek > 6 senses
NOUN1seekThe movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
VERB1seekTry to get or reach
2seek, search, look forTry to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
3seek, try, attempt, essay, assayMake an effort or attempt
4seekGo to or towards
5seekInquire for
seek > pronunciation
Soundssiy'k
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seek > noun, event
MeaningThe movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk.
Categorycomputer science, computing
Broadermovement, motion
seek > verb 1, possession
MeaningTry to get or reach.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
Narrowerbid; quest
Broaderdesire, want
Participleseeking
Nounsseeking
seek > verb 2, contact
MeaningTry to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelThe banks seek the check; They seek the water; Sam cannot seek Sue
Synonymssearch, look for
Narrowerdredge, drag; finger; grope, fumble; divine; browse, surf; leave no stone unturned; hunt; gather; want; scour; seek out; quest for, go after, quest after, pursue; fish, angle; grub; feel; shop, browse
Participlesought
Nounsseeking
seek > verb 3, social
MeaningMake an effort or attempt.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
ModelThey seek to move
Examples"She always seeks to do good in the world"
Synonymstry, attempt, essay, assay
Entailed bysucceed, win, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods
Narrowertake a dare, pick up the gauntlet; fight, struggle; have a go, give it a try; grope; endeavor, endeavour, strive; give it a whirl, give it a try; gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance; risk, put on the line, lay on the line
Broaderact, move
seek > verb 4, motion
MeaningGo to or towards.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Examples"a liquid seeks its own level"
Broadertravel, go, move, locomote
seek > verb 5, communication
MeaningInquire for.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something from somebody
Examples"seek directions from a local"
Broaderrequest

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