sought

American  

[sawt] / sɔt /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of seek.

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sought British  

/ sɔːt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of seek

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Other Word Forms

• self-sought adjective
• unsought adjective

Example Sentences

In the aftermath of the housing crisis, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie and Freddie, sought to keep them on a tighter leash, at least for a time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Organizers sought not only to remind the world that the Olympics were about joie de vivre, but also that the project didn’t need to be a $50 billion boondoggle.

From The Wall Street Journal

She sought his advice on a potential investment when the club needed financing, input on exercise equipment and such details as how to manage her American Express bill.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lillard shot last in the opening round, where eight players sought one of three spots in the final.

From Barron's

He was so sought after that he, along with his troupe of male dancers, popped up in the Spice Girls film, Spice World.

From BBC