sought

Words with a similar base: sought, sought-after

'sought'

[seek.v.01] as in: try to get or reach

Examples:
seek a position
seek an education
seek happiness

'sought'

[search.v.01] as in: try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

Examples:
The police are searching for clues
They are searching for the missing man in the entire county

'sought'

[try.v.01] as in: make an effort or attempt

Examples:
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

'sought'

[seek.v.04] as in: go to or towards

Examples:
a liquid seeks its own level

'sought'

[seek.v.05] as in: inquire for

Examples:
seek directions from a local

'sought'

[sought.a.01] as in: that is looked for

Examples:
the long sought relatives

'sought'

[sought.s.01] as in: being searched for

Examples:
the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum

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