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sought

  [sawt] ,
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–verb
pt. and pp. of seek.

seek

  [seek] verb, sought, seek⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to go in search or quest of: to seek the truth.
2. to try to find or discover by searching or questioning: to seek the solution to a problem.
3. to try to obtain: to seek fame.
4. to try or attempt (usually fol. by an infinitive): to seek to convince a person.
5. to go to: to seek a place to rest.
6. to ask for; request: to seek advice.
7. Archaic. to search or explore.
–verb (used without object)
8. to make inquiry.
—Idiom
9. be sought after, to be desired or in demand: Graduates in the physical sciences are most sought after by employers these days.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME seken, OE sēcan; c. G suchen, ON sœkja, Goth sōkjan; akin to L sāgīre to perceive by scent (see presage, sagacity ); cf. beseech

Synonyms:
3. pursue, follow.
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seek   (sēk)   
v.   sought (sôt), seek·ing, seeks

v.   tr.

  1. To try to locate or discover; search for.

  2. To endeavor to obtain or reach: seek a college education.

  3. To go to or toward: Water seeks its own level.

  4. To inquire for; request: seek directions from a police officer.

  5. To try; endeavor: seek to do good.

  6. Obsolete To explore.

v.   intr.
To make a search or investigation: Seek and you will find.

[Middle English sechen, seken, from Old English sēcan; see sāg- in Indo-European roots.]
sought   (sôt)   
v.  Past tense and past participle of seek.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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