would like to seek approval vs would like to seek for approval

Both phrases are correct, but 'would like to seek approval' is more commonly used in English. The preposition 'for' is not necessary after 'seek' in this context.

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would like to seek approval

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the desire to obtain approval for something.

Examples:

I would like to seek approval for the new project proposal.
She would like to seek approval from the board before proceeding.
They would like to seek approval for the budget increase.
He would like to seek approval for the changes to the contract.
The team would like to seek approval for the marketing campaign.

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Secondly, this will allow issuers to continue to seek approval for prospectuses from competent authorities, which have developed a particular expertise in certain complex securities.
Secondly, this will allow issuers to continue to seek approval for prospectuses from competent authorities which have developed a particular expertise in certain complex securities.
When patients receive first aid they do not have to seek approval first from their insurance company.
It must be carried out by governments who ought to resist the temptation sometimes to deport in order to seek approval from the mob.
Has anyone any activities planned we might want to seek approval for at National Conference?
The United Kingdom seeks approval for an initial period of 10 years.
The United Kingdom seeks approval for a period of 10 years.
Following this complaint, the court ordered the City of Mikkeli to halt the implementation of the guarantee and to seek approval of the aid by the Commission.
The parish decided upon the Rite of Exorcism. They did not seek approval from Rome.
16. The United Kingdom seeks approval for a period of 10 years.
I'll seek approval for the extradition order to be rescinded, but it will have to be approved by a judge.
I agree with this report, which seeks approval for a proposal to exclude those parts of airports reserved exclusively for small aircraft from the scope of Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002.
If the report given to Mr Gorbachev is true, it means that Lord Kinnock approached one of Britain's enemies in order to seek approval regarding his party's defence policy and, if elected, Britain's defence policy.
She has gone to the Jedi Council to seek their approval before proceeding.
Except having to seek the approval of my inferiors.
However, it is necessary to seek the approval of all of the institutions.
No, I would like to seek outside counsel.
I would like to seek clarification on aspects of the statement.
There are a number of points on which I would like to seek additional clarification.
I feel I have to support this report, which seeks approval for a proposal that is aimed at providing the Community with a valid instrument protecting the interests of a vital sector of the European economy, which is the provision of airline services.

Alternatives:

would like to request approval
would like to obtain approval
would like to ask for approval
would like to get approval
would like to gain approval

would like to seek for approval

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express the desire to obtain approval for something, but it includes the preposition 'for' which is not necessary.

Examples:

She would like to seek for approval from the committee.
They would like to seek for approval for the new policy.
He would like to seek for approval before proceeding.
The team would like to seek for approval for the project plan.
I would like to seek for approval for the budget allocation.

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Secondly, this will allow issuers to continue to seek approval for prospectuses from competent authorities, which have developed a particular expertise in certain complex securities.
Secondly, this will allow issuers to continue to seek approval for prospectuses from competent authorities which have developed a particular expertise in certain complex securities.
When patients receive first aid they do not have to seek approval first from their insurance company.
It must be carried out by governments who ought to resist the temptation sometimes to deport in order to seek approval from the mob.
She has gone to the Jedi Council to seek their approval before proceeding.
Except having to seek the approval of my inferiors.
However, it is necessary to seek the approval of all of the institutions.
Has anyone any activities planned we might want to seek approval for at National Conference?
No, I would like to seek outside counsel.
I would like to seek clarification on aspects of the statement.
There are a number of points on which I would like to seek additional clarification.
"You have, like so many before you, travelled far to seek our approval." Yes.
And to seek his approval before making Any important decisions, correct?
I felt that the project fell within that mandate, so there was no need to seek outside approval.
I wish to mention two other points that are important to me and to seek your approval once more.
The Council has agreed to seek Parliament's approval on this issue.
At present, a company has to seek 15 regulatory approvals for 15 different sets of disclosure documents.
Following this complaint, the court ordered the City of Mikkeli to halt the implementation of the guarantee and to seek approval of the aid by the Commission.
The United Kingdom seeks approval for an initial period of 10 years.
The United Kingdom seeks approval for a period of 10 years.

Alternatives:

would like to seek approval
would like to request approval
would like to obtain approval
would like to ask for approval
would like to get approval

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would like to seek approval vs would like to seek for approval