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