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

  • (..) ...a mere scribe... ...chronicler to the Guardians. And so it would be for all time, the rings would choose their successors. The Guardians had armed the first four, and sought to train them. Though no training could prepare them for what would come... ...when training gave way to duty. (..)
    2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
  • (..) to be left unchecked. And so they gathered the light. They knew of its variety and strength... ...and the light with the most power. But they sought their answer in the light of will... ...to form from it a weapon unequalled... ...to turn armies to sand. Will, given substance... ...forming. (..)
    2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights