seek, v.tr.1Cuardaím. To go and seek s.o., dul ar lorg duine. To seek employment, obair a chuardach; bheith ar thóir oibre. To seek shelter, dul ar foscadh. The reason is not far to seek, tá an fáth follasach. 2aTo seek sth. of s.o., rud a iarraidh ar dhuine. To seek advice, dul i gcomhairle. bTo seek to do sth., féachaint le rud a dhéanamh; bheith ag iarraidh rud a dhéanamh.