seeks
Goes after actively
Seeks is the third-person singular of seek, meaning to look for or try to obtain.
Someone seeks employment, advice, or answers.
A company seeks investors.
A politician seeks office.
The word often implies deliberate, purposeful effort: She seeks meaning in her work.
In formal or legal contexts, one seeks damages or seeks redress.
Looking to find
- huntingPursuing wild game
- lookingUsing eyes to observe
- questSeeking journey for something
- chaseRapid following of quarry
tracking · pursuing · scouting · exploration · investigation · inquiry · probing · research
Formal written appeal
- appealFormal review request
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- entreatyEarnest, urgent request
- applicationFormal request document
plea · proposal · supplication · inquiry · bid · overture · intercession · asking
Strong desire for achievement
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- successFavorable outcome attained
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- goalDesired end result
career · promotion · recognition · excellence · status · power · wealth · fame
Profound spiritual awakening
- truthAccordance with reality
- meaningWhat something signifies
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
- purposeReason something exists
guidance · salvation · redemption · transcendence · nirvana · moksha · illumination · awakening
Protected place or structure
- asylumShelter from persecution
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- havenShelter from danger
- safetyFreedom from harm
protection · solace · comfort · escape · retreat · relief · harbor · security
Seeking another's romantic favor
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- pursuingSeeking to attain
- attractionPull toward something
- suitorOne who seeks affection
admirer · dating · flirtation · advances · companionship · love · partner · affection
searching
Looking to find
chase · tracking · pursuing · scouting · exploration · investigation · inquiry · probing · research · reconnaissance
petition
Formal written appeal
- appealFormal review request
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- entreatyEarnest, urgent request
application · plea · proposal · supplication · inquiry · bid · overture · intercession · asking · requesting
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- successFavorable outcome attained
- advancementForward movement or promotion
goal · career · promotion · recognition · excellence · status · power · wealth · fame · glory
enlightenment
Profound spiritual awakening
purpose · guidance · salvation · redemption · transcendence · nirvana · moksha · illumination · awakening · satori
shelter
Protected place or structure
safety · protection · solace · comfort · escape · retreat · relief · harbor · security · respite
courtship
Seeking another's romantic favor
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- pursuingSeeking to attain
- attractionPull toward something
suitor · admirer · dating · flirtation · advances · companionship · love · partner · affection · connection
seeksfinds
Locates or lucky discoveries
stumbles upon · chances upon · happens upon · comes across · trips over
- hide and seekConcealment pursuit game
- seek outTry to find intentionally
- job seekerPerson pursuing employment
- attention seekerOne craving notice
- seeking help
- thrill seekersPeople pursuing excitement