Definition of: seek

(sēk) v. sought, seek·ing v.t.
1. To go in search of; look for.
2. To strive for; try to get or obtain: to seek glory.
3. To endeavor or try: with an infinitive as object: He seeks to mislead me.
4. To ask or inquire for; request: to seek information.
5. To go to; betake oneself to: to seek a warmer climate.
6. Obs. or Dial. To search or explore.
—v.i.
7. To make a search or inquiry. [OE sēcan]
—seek′er noun