sought

• Описывает то, что желаемо, востребовано или разыскивается многими людьми.

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.

   Искомый

   • 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.

   Synonymscoveteddesiredlonged-forpursuedrequestedwantedyearned-for

   Antonymsundesiredunwantedunwelcome

2. Being searched forB2formal

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

   Разыскиваемый

   • 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.

   Synonymschaseddesiredhuntedin demandpursuedrequestedsought-afterwanted

• Глагол, обозначающий попытку найти или получить что-либо.

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

irregular verb

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   Искать

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

   Synonymslook forpursuequestsearch

   Antonymsavoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

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

   Просить

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

   Synonymsask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   Antonymsdenyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   Стремиться к

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

   Synonymsattemptpursuetarget

   Antonymsabandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

Phrasal variantsseek out