sought

American  

[sawt] / sɔt /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of seek.

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sought British  

/ sɔːt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of seek

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Other Word Forms

• self-sought adjective
• unsought adjective

Example Sentences

Critics accused Stormont of "taking the taxpayer for a ride", but the Northern Ireland Assembly said it sought to ensure the "best balance of quality and economy".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

At the time Bondi apparently sought to redirect questioning by a congressional panel charged with overseeing her department’s work toward a discussion of the U.S. equities market, the Dow indeed was riding high.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Most gay and lesbian Americans seek what minorities have long sought: safety, dignity, stable relationships and the freedom to live ordinary lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Baldoni has denied the allegations, arguing that Lively sought to wrest creative control of the film and damage his reputation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“Here at the Lemoncello Library, we protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired, or transmitted.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein