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

  • (..) The millennium came and went and the living heir remained hidden. The Priory failed in their sacred charge. So, what choice did I have? I sought out the enemy. I persuaded them, the Council of Shadows, that I was an ally. I even asked them for money so they would never suspect me. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code
  • (..) in the Bois de Boulogne. Because of your expertise? -I'm sorry? -About the Priory. Do you think that's why Sauni're sought you out? I can think of dozens of scholars who know a lot more about it. Actually, I didn't think he liked me very much. Once made a joke at my expense. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code