sought

• يصف شيئًا مرغوبًا فيه أو مطلوبًا بشدة أو يبحث عنه كثير من الناس. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى مطلوب أو منشود.

Describes something that is desired, wanted, or searched for by many people.

1. Looked for or desiredB2formal

   Something that is actively searched for or wanted.

   مَطْلوب

   • The sought item was finally located in the archives.
   • Her advice is highly sought by young entrepreneurs.
   • The rare book is a sought treasure among collectors.

   المرادفاتcoveteddesiredlonged-forpursuedrequestedwantedyearned-for

   الأضدادundesiredunwantedunwelcome

2. Being searched forB2formal

   Describing a person or thing that is the object of a search.

   مطلوب

   • The sought fugitive was captured at the border.
   • The police issued a description of the sought vehicle.
   • The sought document was hidden in a secret compartment.

   المرادفاتchaseddesiredhuntedin demandpursuedrequestedsought-afterwanted

• فعل يدل على محاولة العثور على شيء أو الحصول عليه، أو السعي إلى تحقيق هدف ما.

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to find or obtain something.

فعل شاذ

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   يبحث عن

   • She sought help from her teacher.
   • He is seeking a new job in the city.
   • They seek treasure in the old ruins.

   المرادفاتlook forpursuequestsearch

   الأضدادavoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

   To request or ask for something, such as advice or permission.

   طلب

   • He sought advice from his lawyer.
   • The refugees sought asylum in another country.
   • She sought permission to leave early.

   المرادفاتask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   الأضدادdenyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   السعي إلى

   • He seeks to become the president.
   • The company seeks to expand its market share.
   • They seek justice for the victims.

   المرادفاتattemptpursuetarget

   الأضدادabandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

الصيغ المركّبةseek out