sought
verbUK /sɔːt/
US /sɔːt/
Sought is the past tense of seek, which means to look for something.
She sought her lost cat all over the neighborhood.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Asked for something from someone.
He sought help from his teacher.
3. Tried to get or achieve something.
The team sought a better score in the second half.
4. Went to a place or person for something.
They sought shelter from the rain under a tree.