Definitions of seek
(FORMAL) to look for someone or something
Police probing an attack which left a 17-year-old on a life-support machine are seeking more witnesses to help them.
(FORMAL) to try to do something, especially something that needs some effort (=that may not be easy)
Britain is seeking to ensure the welfare of a man who faces extradition to the US on computer hacking charges.
to ask for something officially, such as a court order or enforcement of a judgment etc
The creditor is seeking enforcement of the judgment against the debtor.