seek out
Related to seek out: eccentric
seek out
To hunt, seek, or try to discover someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "seek" and "out." We've been seeking out locations to shoot our new film. I have to seek Sarah out to get the administrator password to the computer.
See also: out, seek
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
seek someone or something out
to search for and find someone or something. We will seek someone out to do the work for us. Liz sought out a helper for Karen.
See also: out, seek
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
seek out
v.
To try to locate or discover someone or something: The fish sought out sheltered pools to lay their eggs. The teacher will only give help to those who seek it out.
See also: out, seek
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- hunt out
- procure (something) from (someone)
- chase around after
- chase around after (someone or something)
- look for a dog to kick
- don't cut off your nose to spite your face
- come after
- come after (someone or something)
- pay (one) back in (one's) own coin
- pay someone back in their own coin