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sought
sought
/ˈsɔt/
adjective
(
)
That is looked for
(
sought
)
that is looked for
The long sought relatives
the long sought relatives
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
(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
(
)
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
(
)
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
(
)
Make an effort or attempt
(
assay
,
essay
,
attempt
,
seek
,
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
Inquire for
(
seek
)
inquire for
Seek directions from a local
seek directions from a local
Go to or towards
(
seek
)
go to or towards
A liquid seeks its own level
a liquid seeks its own level
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