企求 is a formal verb meaning 'to seek after' or 'to desire', typically used with abstract goals like fame, wealth, or rewards (名利, 回报). It often appears in negative sentences (不企求) to express a lack of expectation or a modest attitude. Unlike the less formal 想要, 企求 carries a tone of earnest hope or striving, and it's more common in written Chinese than in casual speech.