ˈæseɪ əˈtɛmpt ɛˈseɪ sɜːt͡ʃ sɝt͡ʃ siːk siːk

inquire for seek directions from a local try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of The police are searching for clues They are searching for the missing man in the entire county go to or towards a liquid seeks its own level try to get or reach seek a position seek an education seek happiness make an effort or attempt He tried to shake off his fears The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps The police attempted to stop the thief He sought to improve himself She always seeks to do good in the world the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk