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Difference between seek and seek for?



 
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Difference between seek and seek for? #1 (permalink) Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:34 am   Difference between seek and seek for?
 

And what is the difference between seek and seek for?
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Difference between seek and seek for #2 (permalink) Wed Jun 29, 2005 15:35 pm   Difference between seek and seek for
 

Seek means look for both in the literal sense: The police are seeking information ... and in the figurative sense: Religions are always seeking the truth about life and death. Seek for is not used very often - in fact I would never use it and would prefer search for.
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