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seek

verb
  1. To try to find something: cast about, hunt, look, quest, search. See seek
  2. To strive toward a goal: aim, aspire. Idiom: set one's sights on. See seek, start
  3. To endeavor to obtain (something) by expressing one's needs or desires: ask (for), request, solicit. See request
  4. To make an attempt to do or make: assay, attempt, endeavor, essay, strive, try. Idioms: have a go at, have (or make) (or take) a shot at, have (or take) a whack at, make a stab at, take a crack at. See try

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