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sought Definition

sought (sôt)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

seek

sought Synonyms

sought

modif.

wanted, needed, desired; see hunted.

sought Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • clarification: Rural Priority Areas - Sought clarification on location of 5 Rural Priority Areas.
  • update: Housing Liaison Committee Meetings - Sought update on arrangements for Housing Liaison meetings.

Noun used with modifier

  • view: Thank you in anticipation of your input to this process. more about Beaver Scout Sleepovers: Your Views Sought ( 24th March 2006 ).
  • student: Number of Students Sought: 12 Nature of Pro Bono Work: Interview clients on arrival.
sought Quotes

Ich suchte dich und habe mich gefunden. I sought you and I found myself.

—Grillparzer, Franz

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