To want or wish for something; to desire or seek to obtain.
彼女は新しい経験を求めて海外へ行った。
She went abroad seeking new experiences.
最近は安さより品質を求める人が多い。
These days many people value quality over low price.
自由を求める気持ちは強い。
The desire for freedom is strong.
To request, demand, or require something (to ask for officially or insist upon).
会社は社員に残業の報告を求めた。
The company asked employees to report overtime.
彼は説明を求める声を上げた。
He raised his voice to demand an explanation.
申請書類の提出を求められた。
I was asked to submit application documents.
To seek or look for something (to search for solutions, jobs, pleasures, etc.; to pursue).
彼は新しい仕事を求めて転職サイトをチェックしている。
He's checking job sites looking for a new job.
答えを求めて図書館で資料を調べた。
I looked through materials in the library in search of an answer.
人は幸せを求めてさまざまな選択をする。
People make various choices in pursuit of happiness.
To purchase or buy (a polite expression used when buying something).
この絵本を一冊求めたいのですが、いくらですか。
I would like to buy this picture book—how much is it?
客は店主にその品を求めた。
The customer asked the shopkeeper to sell him the item.