seek
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Definitions
Noun
the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
Verb
try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
Verb
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"
Verb
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"
Verb
go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level"
Verb
inquire for; "seek directions from a local"
More Specific Terms
adventure
angle
bid
browse
chance
divine
drag
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endeavor
endeavour
feel
fight
finger
fish
fumble
gamble
gather
give it a try
give it a whirl
go after
grope
grub
have a go
hazard
hunt
lay on the line
leave no stone unturned
pick up the gauntlet
pursue
put on the line
quest
quest after
quest for
risk
run a risk
scour
seek out
shop
strive
struggle
surf
take a chance
take a dare
take chances
want