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seeks

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsiks// UK //sˈiːks// seeks

v. to look for or try to find something. You often use this when someone is looking for help, information, or a specific person.

v. to search for or attempt to find something; to request or ask for. The third-person singular present form of 'seek'.


SIMPLE

The company seeks a new manager for the sales team.

CONTEXTUAL

The local government seeks public feedback on the new park design before construction begins.

COMPLEX

As the economic situation worsens, the charity seeks additional funding from private donors to maintain its essential community services throughout the winter months.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

Pitfall

he seeks for a jobhe seeks a jobSeek is transitive and does not require the preposition 'for' when followed by an object.

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