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seek out

B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words

To go and find someone or something on purpose because you really want or need them.

Meanings

1 B2 neutral

To deliberately search for and find a specific person, especially to speak with them or use their skills.

"She sought out the best cardiologist in the city after her diagnosis."

"I sought him out because I had heard he was the finest teacher of his generation."

Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral

To actively look for and find an opportunity, experience, or piece of information.

"Travellers who seek out authentic local food rarely end up eating at tourist traps."

"We must seek out new ways to engage young voters."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Implies purposeful, active searching. Often used when the target is hard to find or requires special effort. Common in both spoken and written English.

Commonly used with

talent advice help opportunities experts information

Forms

Base
seek out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
seeks out
he/she/it
Past simple
seeked out
yesterday
Past participle
seeked out
have + pp
-ing form
seeking out
continuous

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