ENGLISH
REFERENCE

seek to do sth

idiom
Meaning

to try or aim to achieve something, especially in a formal way.


Examples
SIMPLE

They seek to improve the local park this year.

CONTEXTUAL

The company seeks to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy sources next month.

COMPLEX

In his latest manifesto, the author seeks to challenge the prevailing economic theories that have dominated public discourse for decades.

Last updated April 22, 2026