sought

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsɔːt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/sɔt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(sôt)

From the verb seek: (⇒ conjugate)
sought is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v past
v past p

Collocations for "sought"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "sought" in context.

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seek

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
v
  1. seek to [improve, provide, ensure, make, understand]
  2. seek and [destroy, obtain, find]
  3. am seeking to [go, see, visit]
  4. seeking to [improve, develop, establish]
  5. sought to [convince, persuade] her
  6. seek a [solution, answer] to
  7. seeking [a relationship, employment]
  8. seek [salvation, knowledge]
  9. seek a [new, better] life
  10. seek the [advice, assistance, help] of
  11. seek medical [attention, help, advise, treatment]
  12. seek [psychiatric, professional] help
  13. seek [an extension, a promotion]
  14. seek out information on
  15. seek out a [criminal, robber, suspect]
  16. [encouraged, continued] to seek
'sought' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
accord - assistance - cabinet - clarification - clarity - clearance - counsel - eagerly - elder - engagement - fame - freedom - highly - noble - petty - provoke - revenge - seek - solace - solicitor - tentative

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