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SOUGHT

(adj., adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Sought.

How to pronounce sought:

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Sought - as an adjective

That is looked for

Example: "The long sought relatives"

Sought - as an adjective satellite

Being searched for

Example: "The most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sought-after

Sought - as a verb

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

Example: "I seek wisdom."

To ask for; to solicit; to beseech.

Example: "I seek forgiveness through prayer."

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

Example: "I sought my fortune on the goldfields."

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

To try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

Example: "When the alarm went off i sought the exit in a panic."

To attempt, endeavour, try

Example: "Our company does not seek to limit its employees from using the internet or engaging in social networking."

To navigate through a stream.

Example Sentences

"She sought advice from her friends before making a decision."
"The detective sought to uncover the truth by interrogating multiple suspects."
"Doctors sought a cure for the newly discovered disease."
"I sought shelter from the rain by entering a nearby cafe."
"They sought revenge for their fallen comrade."
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Word Game Points

Is SOUGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sought is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SOUGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SOUGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sought is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SOUGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SOUGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sought is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SOUGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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