seeks

VERB

look for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

explore follow investigate pursue

STRONG

chase comb delve dragnet fan fish hunt inquire mouse nose prowl quest ransack root scout scratch

WEAK

be after beat the bushes bird-dog bob for cast about delve for dig for ferret out fish for go after gun for leave no stone unturned look about look around look high and low run after search for search out sniff out track down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore shun

WEAK

answer find neglect reply

VERB

try, attempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

offer pursue undertake

STRONG

aim assay endeavor essay strive struggle

WEAK

aspire to have a go at

Antonyms

STRONG

be idle forget laze

WEAK

answer find neglect reply

VERB

ask, inquire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

request solicit

STRONG

beg entreat invite petition query

WEAK

find out

Antonyms

STRONG

answer

WEAK

find neglect reply

Example Sentences

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While running for state Senate, Middleton also got involved in the race for the office he now seeks.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The Red Arrows will fly with fewer aircraft for most of their displays as the RAF seeks to preserve the famous aerobatics team's ageing fleet.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Q: You've said that this book seeks to exorcize the power structure in Nicaragua.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The lawsuit seeks $100 million from Grossman, Erickson and their insurance companies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Monsieur Cheminoux refugeed in Orange seeks his three children, left with luggage at Ivry-sur-Seine.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr