seek out

Thân thiện

She decided to seek out a quiet spot in the park to read her book.

Definition

Verb: - To actively and deliberately search for and try to find a specific person or thing.

Usage

The verb "seek out" implies a purposeful and determined effort to locate someone or something specific, often because they are needed, desired, or considered valuable. It is a transitive verb and requires a direct object (the person or thing being looked for).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to seek someone/something out": This is the standard construction, emphasizing the deliberate nature of the search.
  • He made it his mission to seek out and help those in need.

Variants and Related Words

• Seek (verb): To look for something. ("Seek" is more general, while "seek out" is more specific and determined.)
  • They seek the truth.
• Search for (phrasal verb): A close synonym, though "seek out" can imply the target is known to exist and is being specifically located.
  • They searched for the missing keys.

Synonyms

• Look for
• Search for
• Hunt for
• Pursue

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Seek after: To be in demand; to be wanted or pursued by many (often used in passive voice). This is different from "seek out," which is an active pursuit.
  • His advice is much sought after.

Related Idioms

• To seek and find: This phrase emphasizes the successful completion of the search, which is implied in the effort of "seeking out."
  • Their goal was to seek and find a peaceful solution.

Học thuật

Verb

1. look for a specific person or thing