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

sought
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Sense: Adjective: wanted

Synonyms:

wanted , prized, desired, appreciated, needed , hunted, treasured, looked-for, dreamed-of

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Sense: Verb: look for

Synonyms:

look for, look around for, scour for, search for, try to find, go in search of, forage for, hunt for, rummage for, comb for, rifle for, dig for

Sense: Verb: ask for

Synonyms:

ask for, request , solicit , sue for, bespeak, quest for

Sense: Verb: attempt - followed by 'to'

Synonyms:

attempt , try , endeavor , endeavour (UK), strive , work , do your best, assay, essay

Sense: Verb: pursue

Synonyms:

pursue , try to obtain, go after, go for, strive for, follow

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