sought

• Bezeichnet etwas, das von vielen Menschen begehrt, nachgefragt oder gesucht wird; häufig in der festen Wendung 'sought-after' für begehrt oder gefragt.

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.

   Gesucht

   • 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.

   Synonymecoveteddesiredlonged-forpursuedrequestedwantedyearned-for

   Antonymeundesiredunwantedunwelcome

2. Being searched forB2formal

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

   Gesucht

   • 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.

   Synonymechaseddesiredhuntedin demandpursuedrequestedsought-afterwanted

• Verb, das den Versuch bezeichnet, etwas zu finden oder zu erlangen; auch streben nach etwas oder versuchen, etwas zu erreichen.

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

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   Suchen

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

   Synonymelook forpursuequestsearch

   Antonymeavoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

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

   Erbitten

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

   Synonymeask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   Antonymedenyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   Streben nach

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

   Synonymeattemptpursuetarget

   Antonymeabandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

Phrasal-Variantenseek out