Meaning & use
sought
Past tense and past participle of "seek," meaning tried to find, obtain, or achieve something.
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Investors sought safer assets after the market suddenly turned volatile.
For years she sought an explanation for her grandfather's sudden disappearance.
A note on using this word
"Sought" is irregular; never use "seeked," which is a common but incorrect form.
Words with a similar meaning
pursuedsearched for
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