English Reference
Idiom idiom

seek to do sth


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


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