sought Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb try to get or reach
   seek.
   
   • seek a position
   • seek an education
   • seek happiness
2. verb try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
   look for; search; seek.
   
   • The police are searching for clues
   • They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
3. verb make an effort or attempt
   try; attempt; seek; essay; assay.
   
   • He tried to shake off his fears
   • The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
   • The police attempted to stop the thief
   • He sought to improve himself
   • She always seeks to do good in the world
4. verb go to or towards
   seek.
   
   • a liquid seeks its own level
5. verb inquire for
   seek.
   
   • seek directions from a local
6. adjective that is looked for
   
   • the long sought relatives
7. adjective satellite being searched for
   sought-after.
   
   • the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum

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