sought

Meanings

• Verb

  To pursue or try to obtain something; make an effort to find or achieve.

  - "He sought for the lost key for hours."
  - "She sought advice from a professional."
  - "They sought refuge in a cave."

• Verb

  To ask or apply for something; make a request.

  - "The applicant sought admission to the university."
  - "He sought forgiveness from his friend."
  - "She sought permission to leave early."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɔt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

look for , scrub , search

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sought
mought , bought , ought , scought

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Homophones

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1. Sought (English) : Past tense and past participle of seek.
   

2. Sow't (English) : An old spelling of 'sauce'.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of sought that leads to same result
seek , sought , seeker , seekers , seeking , seeks , sought-after , seek out , seeking out , seeks out , sought out

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Forms

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sought (past tense and past participle of seek), seeks (third person singular present), seeking (present participle), searched (past tense), searching (present participle)

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Etymology

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Old English sohtan, from seohtan to seek, ask, from seoh to seek, ask, from seo a place, a seat, from Proto-Germanic *sewjo-; related to German suchen and Dutch zoeken.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sought' is related to the word 'seek', which comes from the Old English word 'seohtan'.

2. The past tense and past participle of the verb 'to seek' is 'sought'.

3. The word 'sought' has been used in various forms of literature, including poetry, prose, and drama.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quest: A journey to obtain something, often involving a series of challenges.

2. Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sought' is often used in the context of quests and adventures, such as in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. In music, it is the title of a song by The Civil Wars.

How to Memorize "sought"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself on a quest to find a hidden treasure.
   - Visualize yourself making requests or applying for something.
   - Picture yourself in different scenarios where you are seeking or searching.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sought' with the idea of pursuing or seeking.
   - Think of the word 'quest' when you see or hear 'sought'.
   - Connect 'sought' with the image of a person in search of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the meaning of 'sought'.
   - Use a rhyme or song to help remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image or story to help remember the meaning.

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