sought

• Describe algo que es deseado, requerido o buscado por muchas personas, o que tiene gran demanda.

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.

   buscado o deseado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscoveteddesiredlonged-forpursuedrequestedwantedyearned-for

   Antónimosundesiredunwantedunwelcome

2. Being searched forB2formal

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

   buscado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschaseddesiredhuntedin demandpursuedrequestedsought-afterwanted

• Verbo que indica tratar de encontrar o conseguir algo, o esforzarse por alcanzar un objetivo.

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

verbo irregular

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   buscar

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

   Sinónimoslook forpursuequestsearch

   Antónimosavoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

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

   solicitar

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

   Sinónimosask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   Antónimosdenyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   buscar, pretender

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

   Sinónimosattemptpursuetarget

   Antónimosabandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

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