seek, sought

Definition:

The term "seek" means to look for something or someone. The past tense is "sought." It can also mean "try hard" or "make an effort" to do something.

To "seek" or "look for" an opportunity to do something can mean to "try to find a time" to do it.
To "seek Yahweh" means to "spend time and energy getting to know Yahweh and learning to obey him."
To "seek protection" means to "try to find a person or place that will protect you from danger."
To "seek justice" means to "make an effort to see that people are treated justly or fairly."
To "seek the truth" means to "make an effort to find out what the truth is."
To "seek favor" means to "try to get favor" or "to do things to cause someone to help you."

(See also: just, true)