to go in search or quest of

to seek the truth.

to try to find or discover by searching or questioning

to seek the solution to a problem.

to try to obtain

to seek fame.

to try or attempt (usually fol. by an infinitive)

to seek to convince a person.

to go to

to seek a place to rest.

to ask for; request

to seek advice.

Archaic . to search or explore.

to make inquiry. ?

be sought after

to be desired or in demand

Graduates in the physical sciences are most sought after by employers these days.

verb

find , neglect , answer , reply

verb

be after , beat the bushes * , bird-dog , bob for , cast about , chase , comb , delve , delve for , dig for , dragnet , explore , fan , ferret out , fish , fish for * , follow , go after , gun for , hunt , inquire , investigate , leave no stone unturned , look about , look around , look high and low , mouse * , nose * , prowl , pursue , quest , ransack , root , run after , scout , scratch , search for , search out , sniff out , track down , aim , aspire to , assay , endeavor , essay , have a go at , offer , strive , struggle , undertake , beg , entreat , find out , invite , petition , query , request , solicit , look , search , aspire , ask , try , aim at , attempt , court , examine , probe , sniff , strive after , trace