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 sought sought /ˈsɔt/

adjective

  1. () That is looked for  ( sought )
    that is looked for
     The long sought relatives
    the long sought relatives
  2. Being searched for  ( sought , sought-after )
    being searched for
     The most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum
    the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum


 seek seek /ˈsiːk/

noun

  1. (computing) the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk  ( seek )
    (computing) the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

verb

  1. () Try to get or reach  ( seek )
    try to get or reach
     Seek a position
    seek a position
     Seek an education
    seek an education
     Seek happiness
    seek happiness
  2. () Try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of  ( search , seek , look for )
    try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
     The police are searching for clues
    The police are searching for clues
     They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
    They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
  3. () Make an effort or attempt  ( assay , essay , seek , attempt , try )
    make an effort or attempt
     He tried to shake off his fears
    He tried to shake off his fears
     The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
    The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
     The police attempted to stop the thief
    The police attempted to stop the thief
     He sought to improve himself
    He sought to improve himself
     She always seeks to do good in the world
    She always seeks to do good in the world
  4. Inquire for  ( seek )
    inquire for
     Seek directions from a local
    seek directions from a local
  5. Go to or towards  ( seek )
    go to or towards
     A liquid seeks its own level
    a liquid seeks its own level