Seek from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsik/ /ˈfɹəm

SEEK frum

UK

sˈiːk/ /fɹˈɒm

SEEK FROM

Definition

To try to get help, information, or something needed from a specific person, place, or source.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or polite; commonly used in written or formal requests ('seek advice from', 'seek permission from'). The 'from' is always followed by the source. Often confused with just 'seek', which does not specify a source.

• Spanish: pedir a - buscar de
• Portuguese (BR): pedir a - buscar de
• Portuguese (PT): pedir a - procurar de
• Chinese (Simplified): 向...寻求
• Chinese (Traditional): 向...尋求
• Hindi: से माँगना - से प्राप्त करने की कोशिश करना
• Arabic: يطلب من - يسعى من
• Bengali: থেকে চাইতে - থেকে খোঁজা
• Russian: просить у - искать у
• Japanese: 〜から求める
• Vietnamese: tìm kiếm từ
• Korean: ~에게 구하다 - ~에게 찾다
• Turkish: -den istemek - -den aramak
• Urdu: سے مانگنا - سے تلاش کرنا
• Indonesian: meminta kepada - mencari dari

Example Sentences

You can seek help from your teacher if you don't understand.

basic

She often seeks advice from her parents before making decisions.

basic

They sought permission from the city to build a new park.

basic

If you need more information, just seek it from the library.

natural

People often seek comfort from friends during tough times.

natural

I wouldn't seek advice from someone I don't trust.

natural