Talk about trying to find or obtain something, or trying to achieve a goal.
The idea
Seek takes an object directly; seek to precedes a verb. Its past and past participle are sought.
Examples
- The patient sought help at a local clinic.
- Our team is seeking information about the new rules.
- Mina sought an opportunity to work abroad.
- The neighbours seek a peaceful solution to the dispute.
- Before signing, we sought advice from a lawyer.
- The museum seeks to make its collection accessible to everyone.
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Watch out
Do not use seeked for the past; say sought.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct answer. Last year, the researcher ___ funding. (sought / seeked)
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sought
sought places the search for funding in the past.
Choose the correct answer. They are seeking ___ from their teacher. (guidance / to guidance)
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guidance
guidance is the thing they are looking for.
Choose the correct answer. The council seeks ___ the park safer. (to make / make)
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to make
to make expresses what the council aims to do.
Practice round
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Choose the correct answer. Last year, the researcher ___ funding. (sought / seeked)
Choose the correct answer. They are seeking ___ from their teacher. (guidance / to guidance)
Choose the correct answer. The council seeks ___ the park safer. (to make / make)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a time you sought advice and a goal you seek to achieve.