sought

• Se dit de ce qui est recherché, demandé ou désiré par beaucoup de personnes, souvent parce que c'est rare ou précieux.

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.

   recherché, désiré

   • 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.

   Synonymescoveteddesiredlonged-forpursuedrequestedwantedyearned-for

   Antonymesundesiredunwantedunwelcome

2. Being searched forB2formal

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

   recherché

   • 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.

   Synonymeschaseddesiredhuntedin demandpursuedrequestedsought-afterwanted

• Verbe signifiant tenter de trouver ou d'obtenir quelque chose, ou viser un objectif.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   chercher à trouver

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

   Synonymeslook forpursuequestsearch

   Antonymesavoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

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

   demander

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

   Synonymesask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   Antonymesdenyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   chercher à atteindre

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

   Synonymesattemptpursuetarget

   Antonymesabandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

Variantes phrasalseek out