What does the cryptic crossword clue "Begged to figure among those looked for (8)" mean?

The definition is "Begged". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BE (synonym="BE") + SOUGHT (synonym="SOUGHT") = BESOUGHT; definition: "Begged" The answer is BESOUGHT.

Begged to figure among those looked for (8)

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