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SOUGHT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOUGHT?

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Sought as an Adjective
Definitions of "Sought" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Sought" as an adjective (1 Word)
Usage Examples of "Sought" as an adjective
Associations of "Sought" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Sought” are: sought-after

Sought as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sought" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sought” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Being searched for.

Synonyms of "Sought" as an adjective (1 Word)

sought-after

Being searched for.

Usage Examples of "Sought" as an adjective

The most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum.

Associations of "Sought" (30 Words)

chase	Pursue in order to catch or catch up with. Chase silver.
detect	Discern (something intangible or barely perceptible. She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water.
discovery	Something that is discovered. The discovery* of the body.*
explore	Examine by touch. The company has been granted licences to explore* for petroleum.*
find	Make a discovery make a new finding. The class are encouraged to find* their own solutions to problems.*
finding	The action of finding someone or something. An area rich in archaeological findings.
forage	A wide search over an area in order to obtain something, especially food or provisions. The animals forage* in the woods.*
gawk	An awkward stupid person. Let those country gawks dance to their hearts content.
goggle	The staggers (a disease of sheep). A pair of goggles.
hide-and-seek	The movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk.
hound	Used in names of dogfishes e g nurse hound smooth hound. His opponents used the allegations to hound* him out of office.*
hunt	An act of hunting wild animals or game. Police launched a hunt* for the killer.*
hunting	The activity of hunting wild animals or game. They talked about going hunting.
investigate	Investigate scientifically. The district attorney s office investigated reports of possible irregularities.
microscope	An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times. The invention of the microscope* led to the discovery of the cell.*
microscopy	The use of the microscope.
observation	A remark expressing careful consideration. He reported his observations to the mayor.
pursue	Persistently seek to form a sexual relationship with (someone. Should people pursue* their own happiness at the expense of others.*
pursuit	The action of pursuing someone or something. Those whose business is the pursuit* of knowledge.*
quest	A long or arduous search for something. They quest* wisdom.*
research	Engaged in or intended for research. Medical research.
rummage	Search haphazardly. Our brief was to rummage* as many of the vessels as possible.*
scan	A medical examination using a scanner. He made a thorough scan* of the beach with his binoculars.*
scavenger	Any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter. Foxes are great scavengers.
scour	Remove dirt or unwanted matter by scouring. A stream came crashing through a narrow cavern to scour* out a round pool below.*
scrutinize	To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail. He scrutinized his likeness in the mirror.
search	An act or instance of searching a database or the World Wide Web. Search our online archive for stories dating back to February 1996.
shooting	The sport or pastime of shooting with a gun. 20 000 fatal shootings a year.
try	An act of trying something new or different to see if it is suitable effective or pleasant. You are trying my patience.
vault	The arched roof of a cavity, especially that of the skull. The vault* of heaven.*