| noun | the act of searching for something “a quest for diamonds” |
| noun | an attempt to acquire or gain something |
| verb | try to get or reach “seek a position” |
| verb | try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of “The police are searching for clues” |
| verb | make an effort or attempt “He tried to shake off his fears” |
| verb | go to or towards “a liquid seeks its own level” |
| verb | inquire for “seek directions from a local” |
| quest | verb | make a search (for) |
| seek | verb | try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of |
| seeking | noun | an attempt to acquire or gain something |
| search | noun | the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone |
| searcher | noun | a customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items |
| try | noun | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something |
| trier | noun | one who tries |
| attempt | noun | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something |
| attempter | noun | one who tries |
| essay | noun | a tentative attempt |
| essayer | noun | one who tries |