S: (v) search, seek, look for (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"
S: (v) try, seek, attempt, essay, assay (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"
S: (v) seek (go to or towards) "a liquid seeks its own level"