The second is rather out of use nowadays, I think, except in more set phrases like 'seek and ye shall find' and in formal settings like resumes ('I am currently seeking a challenging position...').
So they have no differences in meaning, just different setting. But I was thinking about that, and I hope I could get my point across (Did I use get across correctly?-- Yes. If you want to say the same sentence, what would you use?- The same.) :
These days kids seek out expensive digital instruments. These days kids look for expensive digital instruments
What would you use for this sentence: "The company is hoping to open more stores across the U.S. and is presently [seeking out or looking for] good locations." I don't know but in my ear seeking out is more appropriate. Could I have your opinion?
In Star Trek, the mission of crew of the Starship Enterprise was to [seek out or look for or find] new life and new civilizations thoughout the universe.
"The company is hoping to open more stores across the U.S. and is presently [seeking out or looking for] good locations."I don't know but in my ear seeking out is more appropriate. Could I have your opinion?-- Not 'out', certainly; otherwise they both sound natural to me.
In Star Trek, the mission of crew of the Starship Enterprise was to s