1.to seek or search for, search after, track, Hom., attic; ὧν χρείαν ἐρευνᾶι the things whereof he seeks after the use, i. e. whatever things he finds serviceable, Soph.
2.to search a place, Hdt., Theocr.
3.to enquire after, examine, Eur., Plat.
4.c. inf. to seek to do, Theocr.