I’m sending you the magazine so you can see for yourself how beautiful the country is. see sth for yourself (NOT by) = check that something is really true, correct, as described etc by seeing it with your own eyes: ‘If you think I’m exaggerating, come and see for yourself.’ seek 1
I’m seeking someone to play squash with .
I’m looking for someone to play squash with. Seek is used mainly in formal styles: The aim of the hostel is to give help to those seeking friendship or simply shelter for the night.’ See also note at SEARCH 2 2
He sat nearer the tree, seeking for protection.
He sat nearer the tree, seeking protection. seek sb/sth (WITHOUT for): ‘Economics graduate, aged 25, seeks interesting part-time work in the West London area.’ seem 1
Even the teacher seemed to be unable to answer the question .
Even the teacher seemed unable to answer the question. She seemed to be sorry for causing so much trouble .
She seemed sorry for causing so much trouble. When seem is followed by an adjective, to be is usually avoided: ‘After the guests had gone home, the room seemed empty.’ ‘It seems strange that she didn’t say goodbye.’ Compare: There seems to be a problem with the carburettor.’ 2
‘Steel Magnolias’ seemed to be a comedy at first.
‘Steel Magnolias’ seemed like a comedy at first. This kind of diet seems to be a punishment.
This kind of diet seems like a punishment. When you are making a comparison, use
