sought

[US]/sɔːt/
[UK]/sɔt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

sought: v. looked for (past tense and past participle of seek)

Phrases & Collocations

sought after

sought refuge

sought advice

sought help

Example Sentences

they sought refuge in the mountains.

he sought to conciliate in the dispute.

I sought refuge in drink.

sought to localize the origin of the rumor.

sought the great oblivion of sleep.

He sought to make peace.

he sought to distance himself from the proposals.

government units sought to repel the rebels.

people automatically sought a sanctuary in time of trouble.

the new regime sought his extradition.

he sought help from the police.

she sought solace in her religion.

the most expensive and sought-after perfume.

the president sought to spring the hostages.

They sought to set perpetual Zions there.

sought an officer's berth in the merchant marine.

Albeit fair, she was not sought after.

sought divine guidance through meditation.

I sought to change her mind.

He sought vainly for the answer.

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