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Meaning of sought

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sought

Pronunciation:/sɔːt//sɔt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To try to find; to look for; to search for.

    Example: I seek wisdom.

  2. To ask for; to solicit; to beseech.

    Example: I seek forgiveness through prayer.

  3. To try to acquire or gain; to strive after; to aim at.

    Example: I sought my fortune on the goldfields.

  4. To go, move, travel (in a given direction).