seek

Nouns

• (n) the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

Verbs

• (v) try to get or reach
  • seek a position
  • seek an education
  • seek happiness
• (v) try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
  • The police are searching for clues
  • They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
  look for, search,
• (v) make an effort or attempt
  • He tried to shake off his fears
  • The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
  • The police attempted to stop the thief
  • He sought to improve himself
  • She always seeks to do good in the world
  attempt, essay, try, assay,
• (v) go to or towards
  • a liquid seeks its own level
• (v) inquire for
  • seek directions from a local

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