seek

In transitive terms the difference between obtain and seek

is that obtain is to get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way while seek is to try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

In intransitive obsolete terms the difference between obtain and seek

is that obtain is to prevail, be victorious; to succeed while seek is to go, move, travel (in a given direction).

In transitive terms the difference between seek and need

is that seek is to try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to while need is to want strongly; to feel that one must have something.

As a noun need is

a requirement for something.

As verbs the difference between seek and disease

is that seek is (lb) to try to find, to look for, to search while disease is (obsolete) to cause unease; to annoy, irritate.

As a noun disease is

(pathology) an abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

As verbs the difference between seek and manage

is that seek is (lb) to try to find, to look for, to search while manage is to direct or be in charge of.

As a noun manage is

the act of managing or controlling something.

As a noun setout

is an outset.

As a verb seek is

(lb) to try to find, to look for, to search.

In transitive terms the difference between seek and purse

is that seek is to try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to while purse is to press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.

As a noun purse is

a small bag for carrying money.

As a verb seek

is (lb) to try to find, to look for, to search.

As a noun fin is

finn.

In transitive terms the difference between appeal and seek

is that appeal is to call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request while seek is to try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

As verbs the difference between appeal and seek

is that appeal is to accuse (someone of something) while seek is to try to find, to look for, to search.

As a noun appeal

is (a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

In transitive terms the difference between hire and seek

is that hire is to accomplish by paying for services while seek is to try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

As a noun hire

is payment for the temporary use of something.

As verbs the difference between seek and rummage

is that seek is (lb) to try to find, to look for, to search while rummage is (nautical) to arrange (cargo, goods, etc) in the hold of a ship; to move or rearrange such goods.

As a noun rummage is

(obsolete) commotion; disturbance.