sought
- adjective
- /sɔt/
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buscado
- The ingredients for the recipe are often sought after by gourmet chefs.
Examples
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This rare book is highly sought by collectors for its unique illustrations.
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Then when the long sought occasion comes, let him be up and doing.
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But ultimately the decision is over sought by human beings.
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Look again, peace is sought but peace cannot be used to silence.
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Research Professional Sought
Academic text (2001) -
They know, Emily, that Carville sought shows, they know.
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Relief Sought
Blog text (28) -
YOU KNOW THAT YOUR LIFE IS SOUGHT-AFTER, AND THAT I HAVE PROVIDED MEN TO SAFEGUARD YOUR PERSON.
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After years of hard work, she finally achieved the sought promotion in her company.
Synonyms
36
2.9
Wanted by many people
9
5.5
A thing people want and hope for after many years
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4.1
Wanted by many people and hard to find
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4.1
Wanted by many people
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4.2
Wanted very much and hoped for
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4.4
Wanted by many people because it is rare or special
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6.1
Wanted by many people because it looks attractive or is valuable
A person or thing many people are looking for
Something that people want very much
Having a very strong desire for something
Antonyms
Compounds
How Desired
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word sought comes from the verb seek, which means 'to look for'. So, something that is sought is wanted or looked for by many people.