Meaning 1neutral to formal · 82%
To go deliberately to see a person for a conversation, consultation, or assistance.
Natural examples
Für die Studienplanung suche ich eine Beraterin auf.
I’m consulting an adviser to plan my studies.
Nach dem Umzug suchte er seinen neuen Hausarzt auf.
After moving, he went to see his new family doctor.
Wen hast du wegen der beschädigten Geige aufgesucht?
Who did you consult about the damaged violin?
Usage note
The person visited takes a direct accusative object: einen Berater aufsuchen. The verb sounds more formal and purposeful than besuchen.
Mini-lesson: aufsuchen
To go deliberately to see a person for a conversation, consultation, or assistance. The person visited takes a direct accusative object: einen Berater aufsuchen. The verb sounds more formal and purposeful than besuchen.
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Choose one answer.Which definition matches «aufsuchen»?