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sought   (TTS Sound)

The verb seek has 5 senses

• seek -- (try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness")


• search, seek, look for -- (try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county")


• try, seek, attempt, essay, assay -- (make an effort or attempt; "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")


• seek -- (go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level")


• seek -- (inquire for; "seek directions from a local")

The adj sought has 2 senses

• sought -- (that is looked for; "the long sought relatives")


• sought, sought-after -- (being searched for; "the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum")