seek to do sth
fixed phr..fixed phr.. to try or aim to achieve something, especially in a formal way.
fixed phr.. to attempt or strive toward a specific objective; often used in formal, academic, or legal registers to indicate intent.
The company seeks to improve its customer service.
The new law seeks to protect the rights of workers in the gig economy.
In his latest research paper, the author seeks to challenge the long-held assumption that economic growth always leads to increased social happiness.
followed by an infinitive verb; much more formal than 'try to' or 'want to'.
highlight that this is a 'high-frequency academic' phrase; students can use it in essays to replace the more conversational 'try to' for a more professional tone.
They seek to doing the work.They seek to do the work.the verb 'seek' must be followed by a to-infinitive, not a gerund (-ing form).