2. (verb)seek try to get or reach "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
3. (verb)search, seek, look for try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"
4. (verb)try, seek, attempt, essay, assay make an effort or attempt "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
5. (verb)seek go to or towards "a liquid seeks its own level"
6. (verb)seek inquire for "seek directions from a local"