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   Pur·sue

   /pərˈso͞o/

   

   verb

   • 1. follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them: "the officer pursued the van" Similar go afterrun afterfollowchasegive chase tohuntstalktracktrailtraceshadowdoghoundcourseinformal:tailOpposite avoidflee
   • ▪ seek to form a sexual relationship with (someone) in a persistent way: "Sophie was being pursued by a number of men" Similar woocourtpay court topay suit tochase afterchaserun afterinformal:make up todated:make love toromanceset one's cap atseek the hand ofpay addresses to
   • ▪ seek to attain or accomplish (a goal) over a long period: "should people pursue their own happiness at the expense of others?" Similar strive forpush towardwork towardtry forseeksearch forquest (after)be intent onaim at/forhave as a goalhave as an objectiveaspire toOpposite eschew
   • ▪ (of something unpleasant) persistently afflict (someone): archaic, literary "mercy lasts as long as sin pursues man"
   • 2. (of a person or way) continue or proceed along (a path or route): "the road pursued a straight course over the scrubland"
   • ▪ engage in (an activity or course of action): "Andrew was determined to pursue a computer career" Similar engage inbe engaged inbe occupied inparticipate intake part inwork atpracticefollowprosecuteconductplyapply oneself togo in fortake upOpposite shun
   • ▪ continue to investigate, explore, or discuss (a topic, idea, or argument): "we shall not pursue the matter any further" Similar conductundertakefollowcarry ondevote oneself togo on withproceed withgo ahead withkeep/carry on withcontinue withcontinuetake furtherprosecutepersist instick with/atinvestigateresearchinquire intolook intoexaminestudyreviewcheckscrutinizeanalyzedelve intodig intoprobeOpposite give up

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘follow with enmity’): from Anglo-Norman French pursuer, from an alteration of Latin prosequi ‘prosecute’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pursuable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   1. : to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, or defeat. 2. : to find or employ measures to obtain or accomplish : seek. pursue a goal. 3. : to proceed along. pursues a northern course. 4. a. : to engage in. pursue a hobby. b. : to follow up or proceed with. pursue an argument. 5. : to continue to afflict : haunt.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPURSUED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it: The car was pursued by helicopters. The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey. He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to chase someone or something.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPURSUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • Cached

   PURSUE definition: 1. to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it: 2. to try very hard to…. Learn more.

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   to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase. Synonyms: trail, track, hunt. to follow close upon; go with; attend: Bad luck pursued him. Synonyms: dog. to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.). to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.).

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   Pursued definition: followed by a person or animal wishing to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chased. See examples of PURSUED used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpursue verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   /pərˈsuː/ (formal) Verb Forms. pursue something to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time. to pursue a goal. to pursue an aim/objective. How can we most effectively pursue these aims? We intend to pursue this policy with determination. She wishes to pursue a medical career.

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   Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. Definition of pursue verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.