Irregular verb
seek
/siːk/
- Base
- seek
- Past simple
- sought
- Past participle
- sought
Usage
sought is unchanged between the simple past and the participle, so have sought depends on the auxiliary for its tense.
Meaning
- to try to find or obtain something
Example
They sought help from a local guide.
She sought advice before making the decision.
The company has sought new investors this year.