sought

(verb) try to get or reach. Synonyms: seek. Examples: "Seek a position." "Seek an education." "Seek happiness."

(verb) try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of. Synonyms: search, seek, look for. Examples: "The police are searching for clues." "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county."

(verb) make an effort or attempt. Synonyms: try, seek, attempt, essay, assay. Examples: "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."

(verb) go to or towards. Synonyms: seek. Example: "A liquid seeks its own level."

(verb) inquire for. Synonyms: seek. Example: "Seek directions from a local."

(adj) that is looked for. Example: "The long sought relatives."

(adj) being searched for. Synonyms: sought-after(prenominal). Example: "The most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum."