Unscramble sought

Definition of sought

adjective:

• that is looked for; "the long sought relatives".
• being searched for; "the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum". Synonyms: sought-after.

verb:

• try to get or reach; "seek a position", "seek an education", "seek happiness". Synonyms: seek.
• try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues", "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county". Synonyms: look for, search, seek.
• make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears", "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps", "The police attempted to stop the thief", "He sought to improve himself", "She always seeks to do good in the world". Synonyms: assay, attempt, essay, seek, try.
• go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level". Synonyms: seek.
• inquire for; "seek directions from a local". Synonyms: seek.

Related words

adventure, angle, bid, browse, chance, divine, drag, dredge, endeavor, endeavour, feel, fight, finger, fish, fumble, gamble, gather, grope, grub, hazard, hunt, pursue, quest, risk, scour, shop, strive, struggle, surf, want.

Words nearby

nought, sough.

Rhymes with

aught, bot, distraught, fraught, lot, naught, overwrought, snot, sot, taut, thought, wrought.