seek

noun

The operation of navigating through a stream.

1. To try to find; to look for; to search for.

   I seek wisdom.

2. To ask for; to solicit; to beseech.

   I seek forgiveness through prayer.

3. To try to acquire or gain; to strive after; to aim at.

   I sought my fortune on the goldfields.

4. To go, move, travel (in a given direction).
5. To try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

   When the alarm went off I sought the exit in a panic.

6. To attempt, endeavour, try

   Our company does not seek to limit its employees from using the internet or engaging in social networking.

7. To navigate through a stream.