1. Being searched for or desired
   "the long sought relatives"

1. Try to get or reach
   "seek happiness"; "seek a position"; "seek an education"
    
2. Try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
   "The researchers sought evidence of ancient civilizations";
   - search, look for
    
3. Make an effort to accomplish something
   "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world";
   - try, attempt, essay, assay [archaic]
    
4. Inquire for
   "seek directions from a local"
    
5. Go to or towards
   "a liquid seeks its own level"

Sounds like: sorrels, saurels

Type of: act, desire, go, locomote, move, request, travel, want

Encyclopedia: Sought