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seek  /ˈsik/ ? Meaning of "seek"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
  2. (v) try to get or reach
  3. (v) try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
  4. (v) make an effort or attempt
  5. (v) go to or towards
  6. (v) inquire for

Synonym(s)

search, assay, attempt, essay, try

Usage(s):

  1. Nations that seek nuclear fuel for legitimate civilian purposes will be able to acquire what they need under international supervision.
  2. And to those who would seek to exploit the growing fame of these children, we say beware.
  3. Jewry does not seek converts.

Quotes

  1. Just last year, while in Cairo, President Obama said, "I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and...
    on Jun 16, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Washington Informer

  2. "NATO membership must remain open to all of Europe's democracies that seek it and are ready to share in the responsibilities of NATO membership," Bush said.
    on Apr 3, 2008 By: President Bush Source: CJAD

  3. "We believe this verdict is fundamentally wrong and will aggressively seek to have it reversed," Disney said in an e- mailed statement.
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Walt Disney Source: Bloomberg

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