sought

Definition

  • past tense and past participle of 'seek'
  • synonyms: wanted

Examples

  • His parents 'sought out' the best doctors in the field.

  • The builders 'sought to make' the bridge stronger.

  • During the war, she 'sought' asylum in Spain.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ..and we are not having this conversation. You are rude and uncouth and... l am leaving now. Jack... Mr Dawson, it's been a pleasure. l sought you out to thank you... - And you insulted me. - You deserved it. - Right. - Right. - l thought you were leaving. (..)
    1997 Titanic