Synonyms of sought

sought

verb

past tense of seek

1

as in pursued

to go in search of

Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursued
• hunted
• searched (for or out)
• chased (down)
• looked up
• shopped (for)
• looked for
• cast about (for)
• foraged (for)
• quested
• cast around (for)
• rooted (out)
• ferreted (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• ignored
• hid
• neglected

2

as in requested

to make a request for

came seeking financial advice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• required
• desired
• demanded
• urged
• spoke (for)
• sued (for)
• pleaded (for)
• called (for)
• claimed
• plead (for)
• asked (for)
• invited
• pled (for)
• solicited
• quested
• invoked
• applied (for)
• wished (for)
• importuned
• begged (for)
• enjoined
• insisted (on)
• requisitioned
• pressed (for)
• bespoke
• petitioned (for)
• clamored (for)
• exacted

3

as in tried

to make an effort to do

seek to find the best solution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• attempted
• strived
• endeavored
• strove
• essayed
• hoped
• assayed
• wrought
• shot at
• shot for
• struggled
• worked
• had a go at
• aimed
• fought
• toiled
• undertook
• troubled
• aspired
• tried one's hand (at)
• assumed
• strained
• took up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• quit
• gave up
• quitted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sought

Netanyahu, in turn, has repeatedly claimed that Khan sought the warrants only to divert attention from the woman’s charges. —David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025

But Univision has sought to make this one a political battle, as well, enlisting support from numerous lawmakers, and now the president. —Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025

The talks, set to begin Monday, come days after Hamas agreed to parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including the release of Israeli hostages, and sought to discuss other points. —J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2025

Congressional Democrats have not sought to change that, at least not in the current spending fight. —Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025

For the 20th anniversary of the shoe, which was Jordan Brand’s first collaboration and set the tone for future projects to come, Undefeated and Jordan Brand sought to make the shoe more widely available through multiple launches. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025

Larger Leaves, Larger Fenestrations At first glance, Monstera 'Esqueleto' doesn’t appear much different from Monstera adansonii, or even the ultra-rare and highly sought after Monstera obliqua. —Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025

All involved parties have been identified, and no further individuals are being sought by detectives. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025

No further individuals are being sought by officials. —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2025